As a legal counsel in the Asia Wealth and Asset Management Legal team, you will have the opportunity to advise on legal and regulatory matters relating to investment products and strategies across all asset classes in Hong Kong. In particular, you will provide legal support for product registration and launches, product maintenance and distribution.

Position Responsibilities:

• Draft, review and advise on fund offerings and organizational documentation, fund restructurings and agreements relating to the establishment or utilization of platforms/channels for fund distribution
• Provide legal advice on all other matters (including corporate governance) in relation to retail funds/MPF funds
• Handle a wide range of operational legal matters
• Partner and collaborate with legal teams in other jurisdictions to support global/regional projects, including cross border activities
• Monitor legislative, regulatory and industry developments and advise stakeholders of regulatory changes in Hong Kong
• Participate in industry conferences
• Provide general legal support for corporate governance matters

Required Qualifications:

• Hong Kong qualified lawyer between 3 -5 PQE with law firms or in-house asset management experience
• Solid understanding of retail funds in Hong Kong (e.g. unit trust/UCITS), including types of vehicles, organizational structures, offerings and operations and distribution channels and knowledge of the same in other fund domiciles (e.g. Cayman) is a plus
• Solid understanding of institutional funds and mandates
• Experience in working with regulators (especially the SFC (and/or the MPFA))
• Strong understanding of the Hong Kong regulatory environment
• Must be licensed to practice law in Hong Kong and a member in good standing
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Strong legal drafting skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and have strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage and work with external counsel
• Proactive work ethic
• Embrace “whole of issue” understanding
• Have a curious and learning mindset
• Sound business judgment
• Strong English and Chinese (Cantonese) skills (verbal and written); ability to speak Mandarin is a plus

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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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