MetLife · 5 months ago
Senior Counsel - AFC
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$157K/yr - $209K/yr
5+ years expMetLife is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance and asset management. The role involves providing legal advice on compliance with anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, and economic sanctions laws while collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance across global operations.
Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Provide advice on U.S. and international sanctions, AML requirements, FCPA and anti-corruption laws, including revisions and new regulations
Advise on interpretation and implementation of economic sanctions; serve as a point of contact with OFAC, MetLife’s US sanctions regulator
Review and advise on Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) policies, procedures and risks
Regularly advise the Global Head of AFC Compliance and team
Collaborate on M&A and other third-party deals serving as sanctions/AML/ABC subject matter expert
Other responsibilities include research and writing, advising business clients regarding regulatory risks, and developing and presenting training
Managing outside counsel, developing and executing strategy and reviewing outside counsel invoices
Qualification
Required
Hold a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to the New York State (or other appropriate) bar
Have at least 5-7 years of AML/ABC/sanctions experience at a major law firm and/or in-house legal department, reflecting a record of accomplishment
Exhibit crisp, clear oral and written communication skills; demonstrates the ability to reduce legal issues to straightforward practical analysis and advice
Preferred
Demonstrates persuasion and leadership skills, especially in the context of the ability to relate to different stakeholders, business partners and colleagues
Commands strong drafting, negotiating and analytical skills
Benefits
Comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision
Dental insurance
No-cost short- and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Legal services
Retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife
401(k) with employer matching
Group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home
Pet
Critical illness
Hospital indemnity
Accident insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Digital mental health programs
Parental leave
Volunteer time off
Tuition assistance
Company
MetLife
MetLife is a provider of insurance, employee benefits, and financial services .
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (164)
2024 (108)
2023 (113)
2022 (155)
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2020 (81)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2024-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2000-04-14IPO
Leadership Team
Michel A. Khalaf
President & CEO, MetLife, Inc.
Koley Corte
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