Senior Counsel - Technology Legal
Posted on: 14 Jan 2022
New York, New York
Job Description
Role Value Proposition:
MetLife is seeking a dynamic attorney with technology experience to advise on issues related to information technology and information security, including cybersecurity. This individual will support a variety of technology needs, from MetLife’s internal enterprise IT needs to information security issues pertaining to customer-facing insurance products and services. This role will work closely and collaboratively with professionals across Legal Affairs and Compliance to provide support to Global Technology and Operations (GTO) and MetLife’s domestic and global businesses. The role requires the ability to understand new internal end-user enabling technologies being rolled out within and across the enterprise as well as products, platforms and other digital offerings provided or offered by MetLife’s various businesses.
Key Responsibilities:
Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements with a principle focus on technology, including master services agreements, software licensing agreements, software and application development agreements, SaaS/cloud services agreements, customer agreements, and partner agreements.
Advise on legal issues related to cloud computing and information security across the full technology lifecycle, from procurement, development, and implementation/deployment for both (i) enterprise technology and (ii) core products offered and developed by lines of business.
Collaborate on M&A and other third-party deals serving as an advisor on IT issues, including those related to software, hardware and services.
Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:
Has at least 5-7 years of experience at a major law firm and/or in-house legal department working on technology issues, technology transactions or cybersecurity, reflecting a record of accomplishment.
Holds a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to the New York State (or other appropriate) bar.
Exhibits crisp, clear oral and written communication skills; demonstrates command of contract drafting and negotiation and the ability to analyze and reduce legal issues to straightforward, practical advice.
Preferred:
Has experience in any of the following areas: insurance and/or other financial services, navigating multinational organizations and international laws and regulations, or intellectual property.
Demonstrates persuasion and leadership skills, especially in the context of the ability to relate to different stakeholders, business partners and colleagues.
Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.
MetLife
New York, New York
MetLife, Inc. is the holding corporation for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MLIC), better known as MetLife, and its affiliates. MetLife is among the largest global providers of insurance, annuities, and employee benefit programs, with 90 million customers in over 60 countries. The firm was founded on March 24, 1868 MetLife ranked No. 43 in the 2018 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue.
On January 6, 1915, MetLife completed the mutualization process, changing from a stock life insurance company owned by individuals to a mutual company operating without external shareholders and for the benefit of policyholders. The company went public in 2000. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, MetLife holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia's Pacific region, Europe, and the Middle East. MetLife serves 90 of the largest Fortune 500 companies. The company's principal offices are located at 200 Park Avenue, New York City in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, though it retains some executive offices and its boardroom in the MetLife Building, located at 200 Park Avenue, New York City, which it sold in 2005.
In January 2016, the company announced that it would spin off U.S. Retail business, including individual life insurance and annuities for the retail market, in a separate company called Brighthouse Financial. They will maintain the MetLife name on MetLife Stadium. On March 6, 2017, the separated U.S. Retail business launched Brighthouse Financial – an independent company focused on life insurance and annuities.
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IndustryInsurance
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No. of Employees49,000
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