Legal Career Center

"At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we've long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers." 

Role Value Proposition: 

Experienced commercial real estate paralegal. Provides support to various attorneys and other enterprise units across times zones. Assists with transaction closings and closing binders. Prepares first drafts of basic agreements and negotiates routine agreements with supervision. Prepares periodic reports and fulfills audit requests. Occasional research of legal codes and statutes. Excellent organizational and administrative skills including Word, PowerPoint and Excel required. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Ability to handle multiple projects independently and under the general supervision of attorneys; meet deadlines, produce quality deliverables and be a strong team player. Ability to identify trends and opportunities to develop strategies and implement solutions to improve tools, systems and processes. Reports to an on-site attorney and an off-site manager of paralegals.

This paralegal position will primarily support the San Francisco and Chicago Real Estate Investments Units, servicing the Western and Midwestern Territories of MetLife, and also support other enterprise projects around the country.  The Unit handles a host of real estate matters, including mortgage loan origination and servicing, equity property acquisitions and dispositions, joint venture formation and servicing, leasing, real estate related bankruptcy, and foreclosures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage real estate transaction closings, draft and negotiate confidentiality agreements, loan satisfactions and releases, purchase and sale documents
• Analyze and summarize debt and equity transaction documents, including amendments
• Ability to execute legal research under direction of attorney - locating and providing copy of statute or case
• Maintain corporate entities, digital minute books
• Assist with Corporate Secretary's Office quarterly entity reports, IR forms, audits
• Respond to requests from business partners, external counsel
• Demonstrated strong attention to details, organization and proofreading of documents
• Prepare redlines electronically and manually when needed
• Assist with document filing and database maintenance of files, project tracking
• Notary status will be required for this position to notarize closing documents

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Required:

• 5+ years of paralegal experience.
• Ability to independently perform various aspects of research and analysis. 
• Highly motivated and adaptable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills; strong attention to detail and project prioritization.
• Solution-oriented, dependable and cooperative.
• Strong record of success in collaborating with diverse personalities and operating in a team environment.
• Interest in knowledge sharing and coaching of junior paralegals.
• Unquestionable ethical and professional judgment; as well as the ability to work with confidential documents and information.
• Highly versed with technology, works optimally in fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, Litera, Westlaw, LexisNexis.

Preferred:

• Paralegal certificate and/or college degree preferred.
• Commissioned Notary Public preferred or willingness and ability to obtain commission.
• Experience in eDocs, GEMS, Backshop, Intralinks is a plus.

MetLife:

MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $642.4 billion of total assets under management as of March 31, 2021. We are ranked #46 on the Fortune 500 list for 2021. In 2020, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fifth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies. We are proud to have been named to Fortune magazine's 2021 list of the "World's Most Admired Companies." 

MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.

We want to make it simple for all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities with MetLife.  For further information about how to request a reasonable accommodation, please click on the Disability Accommodations link below.

MetLife is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at MetLife without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

Requisition #: 125001