Corporate Governance Paralegal – Legal Assistant

About the role

MetLife’s Legal Services Team is looking for a Corporate Governance Paralegal to support the Legal Government & Legal Affairs Department. The role primarily assists the Corporate Secretary’s Office with board and committee matters while also contributing to broader legal initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain schedules, agendas, resolutions, consents, minutes, and scripts for board and committee meetings.
• Create Board books in Diligent and coordinate follow‑up across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and the Corporate Secretary to gather, review, and analyze documents.
• Onboard directors and officers, including preparation of biographical affidavits.
• Update global subsidiaries in GEMS and maintain organizational chart changes.
• Prepare documents for notarization and apostille.
• Assist with director compensation, financial authority delegations, and polling.
• Manage enterprise‑wide corporate governance inquiries via Power Apps.
• Support proxy statement preparation as needed.

Required profile

• Self‑starter able to work independently and within a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Highly detail‑oriented with ability to handle sensitive legal documentation under tight deadlines.
• Professional confidence when interacting with the Board of Directors and senior leaders.
• Excellent time‑management and prioritization abilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s or Paralegal degree preferred.
• Notary Public in NY preferred (assistance provided).

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Outlook
• SharePoint
• I‑manage
• Litera
• GEMS
• Diligent
• W Desk (preferred)