The Opportunity

What motivates you?

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

• 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 

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support with focus on investment, health, corporate governance and Macau operation

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders in Hong Kong, Macau, Asia and North America to provide legal and regulatory support

• Review and advise on investment and asset management related agreements and matters

• Review and advise on policy provisions, policy administration and maintenance, and tender documentations of group life and health insurance

• Draft, review and advise on agreements with medical service providers including hospitals, clinics, laboratories and other medical networks in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China

• Work closely with Legal & Compliance, Asia Corporate Governance and business units to provide legal support on Macau operation and corporate governance related matters

• Draft, review and advise on intra-group agreements and other general corporate / commercial agreement and matters

• Provide advice and support to business units on submissions to regulators

• Draft, review and update agreement templates for legal team and business units

• Provide legal advice and support on business projects, new business models and other strategic initiatives

• Monitor regulatory development and advise business units on the impact

• Prepare regular regulatory reports and assist in reporting exercises

• Instruct, monitor and supervise the works of external counsel

• Conduct legal research and perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience (with prior work experience in insurance industry, financial institution or investment management sectors)

• Knowledge in Hong Kong and Macau insurance laws and regulations preferred

• Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines

• Self-motivated personality with passion to learn in a fast-changing area

• Have good commercial sense and business acumen

• Good interpersonal skills with team-oriented mindset and ability to build relationship with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders

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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