On the job you will: 

• Provide legal advice to Manulife and its affiliated companies

• Advise the company of known risks and assess and report to the appropriate Company officers as to whether those risks are appropriately identified, assessed, monitored and reported

• Engage outside counsel (when necessary and appropriate) after obtaining the necessary approvals, and manage the process of selecting, hiring, monitoring, paying and providing guidance and direction to such outside counsel.

• Provide assistance with respect to complex legal, regulatory and compliance matters

• Responsible for drafting and reviewing of legal documents and communications

• Monitor legislative, regulatory and industry developments, and providing updates to BUs with respect to same

• Participate in industry conferences, presentations, committees and working groups

• May lead legal research projects/initiatives

• Provide any other legal advice that management may require

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefits 

• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile mindset and enable business outcomes  

• You thrive in teams, and enjoy getting things done together 

• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters  

• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up 

• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone  

How you will create impact?

The Counsel role provides robust legal analysis, advice and counsel/representation before the courts or various authorities to support different areas of the business within John Hancock and Manulife respectively.

What we are looking for

• Minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience with major law firm and/or corporation

• Experience with and knowledge of the legislative frameworks

• Very strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong influencing and organizational skills

• Tactful and operates with discretion

• Ability to quickly identify legal problems/risk

• Has experience in Banking & Insurance industry

• Strong competence of the written and spoken English language

• More than 3 years direct exposure managing multiple markets other than the VN jurisdiction (mandatory)

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.

• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.

• A focus on growing your career path with us.

• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.

• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

• Our mission, to be a part of making Decisions Easier and Lives Better 

• A leadership team dedicated to your growth and success  

• A bold ambition and set of goals to be a leader in driving transformation in our industry  

• Our best. Every day.  

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected].

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