Job Description

Working Schedule
Temporary
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Travel Required
10%
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Posted Date
25-Jul-2025
Job ID
11055

Description and Requirements

The Team You Will Join

The attorney will join the Fixed Income and Workouts legal team which is responsible for supporting MetLife Investment Management (MIM) in the origination and management of public and private fixed income investments, including corporate and infrastructure private placements, bank loans and project finance investments from origination thru the life of the investment. Members of the team may also support asset-backed finance transactions and alternatives. In addition, the team is responsible for (a) overseeing foreign and domestic debt restructurings and insolvency matters affecting the portfolio, (b) collaborating with our Products, Distribution and Operations legal team in connection with the structuring and formation of new investment vehicles and products, and (c) advising on laws and regulations impacting the investment activities of MIM and its clients.

The Opportunity

The attorney will serve as a primary advisor on our investments providing insightful, timely and pragmatic advice to business partners. The role requires an experienced and versatile attorney to structure, review and negotiate transaction documents and collaborate with other enterprise stakeholders. This attorney must have the initiative and skills required to drive our business partners' goals, distill complex issues and communicate the same to our business partners in a simple and straightforward manner, recommend courses of action based on a deep understanding of the issues, the market and MIM, and provide strategic advice to senior business leaders.

How You'll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)

Provide timely and pragmatic advice to business partners in connection with the origination of finance transactions, including corporate and infrastructure private placements and bank loans. Support business partners in their evaluation of amendments, waivers and consents, and lead negotiations to preserve and enhance investor protections. Manage external counsel and coordinate with other internal constituencies to ensure timely feedback, closing and settlement. Stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments and business trends impacting MIM's investment portfolio and provide client training, as necessary.

What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)

Requires a Juris Doctorate or equivalent and excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school.

Active license to practice law in at least one state or applicable jurisdiction and in good standing. Ability and willingness to obtain a limited license if not already licensed in New Jersey, if applicable.

Significant experience on debt transactions leading the review and negotiation of corporate and infrastructure private placements and bank loans, including cross-border transactions.

At least 7 years of relevant experience with a law firm, investment manager or other financial services institution.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, with proven business acumen.

Creative thinker who is results oriented, finding solutions to novel issues or situations.

Ability to work independently, grasp concepts, assess risk and make sound and informed commercially minded decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated strong understanding of finance concepts and willingness to learn and advise on new investment asset classes. Demonstrated strategic planning, analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills, with a proven record of proactively managing risks and outcomes.

Excellent interpersonal skills, with a track record of building relationships and effective partnerships across constituencies and stakeholders.

Superior organizational and leadership skills, and a demonstrated ability to establish and manage priorities and move with speed and discipline.

Awareness and understanding of current economic and market trends affecting institutional investors and investment managers globally. The ability to work in an environment that emphasizes information sharing, collaboration, teamwork, mutual respect and integrity.

What Can Give You're an Edge (Additional Skills)

Substantive knowledge of bankruptcy and experience advising on restructurings and workouts. Experience structuring, reviewing and negotiating asset-backed finance transactions and/or alternatives (e.g., private equity, middle market debt/equity and venture capital).

Benefits We Offer

MetLife UK offers a range of benefits to deliver value to our employees and their families, supporting their health, wellbeing and financial security. Our flexible benefits offering provides freedom, choice, and flexibility in the way that you receive your benefits to better suit your lifestyle, meet some of your practical needs, and provide advantages in terms of tax and National Insurance savings. Our core benefits include 9% employer pension contributions with up to 4% matching available, comprehensive private medical insurance, income protection insurance, and life insurance. We offer a host of additional benefits that you can choose to buy including critical illness/dental/travel/gadget insurance, annual leave buy/sell, partner life insurance and more. All employees receive a 20 benefits allowance per month to spend on any additional benefits they select.

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2025 "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces(TM) for 2024, 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 individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!