Manulife
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive. Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today.
Working Arrangement
Hybrid
Job Description
This role is a legal support specialist role for Manulife working as part of a shared services group within the Governance, Investments and Transactions Team. The Legal Support Specialist plans, coordinates and executes on all public company filing and related matters to ensure the timely, and cost-effective support for matters related to Manulife’s corporate and securities regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities include:
Compile relevant information and complete corporate and securities regulatory filings (including filing continuous disclosure documents, insider reports and prospectus and related material), in Canada, the United States as well as with stock exchanges and regulatory bodies outside of North America.
Drafting standard resolutions, notices, agreements and related documentation needed to support various filings.
Acting as Business Unit Compliance Officer for securities-related matters.
As a member of the shared services group, provide back-up support to colleagues as the need arises and under the supervision of other members of the Governance, Investments and Transactions Team.
Act as a resource for colleagues on securities regulatory filings.
Maintain knowledge of developments in securities-related filing requirements and, inform lawyers and others of changes impacting Manulife and revise precedent documents and internal processes and procedures to address regulatory changes.
Complete project-based tasks supporting the lawyers in the Governance, Investments and Transactions Team
Create and manage process documentation and make appropriate recommendations that will positively impact operational efficiency and risk mitigation
Qualifications
Post-Secondary education or equivalent combination of business experience
Experience as a law clerk or paralegal would be an asset but is not required
Exceptional organizational skills, relationship management and well-developed project management skills
Exceptional attention to detail, shown ability to work well under pressure and successfully execute multiple changing priorities
Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to work well in a team environment, as well as with other departments and outside parties
Strong priority-setting skills, marshaling resources to get things done and effective use of time to meet deadlines for filing requirements
Ability to be discreet when handling confidential issues
Ability to take direction and then to work independently and proactively, handling various tasks simultaneously while seeking guidance where appropriate
Ability to use good judgment when responding to issues or requests
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to think strategically, assess alternatives for short and long-term impacts and act decisively
Working Conditions:
The standard work week is 37.5 hours per week. Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours will be periodically required in order to meet critical filing deadlines.
#LI-Hybrid
About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.
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 recruitment@manulife.com .
We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive. Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today.
Working Arrangement
Hybrid
Job Description
This role is a legal support specialist role for Manulife working as part of a shared services group within the Governance, Investments and Transactions Team. The Legal Support Specialist plans, coordinates and executes on all public company filing and related matters to ensure the timely, and cost-effective support for matters related to Manulife’s corporate and securities regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities include:
Compile relevant information and complete corporate and securities regulatory filings (including filing continuous disclosure documents, insider reports and prospectus and related material), in Canada, the United States as well as with stock exchanges and regulatory bodies outside of North America.
Drafting standard resolutions, notices, agreements and related documentation needed to support various filings.
Acting as Business Unit Compliance Officer for securities-related matters.
As a member of the shared services group, provide back-up support to colleagues as the need arises and under the supervision of other members of the Governance, Investments and Transactions Team.
Act as a resource for colleagues on securities regulatory filings.
Maintain knowledge of developments in securities-related filing requirements and, inform lawyers and others of changes impacting Manulife and revise precedent documents and internal processes and procedures to address regulatory changes.
Complete project-based tasks supporting the lawyers in the Governance, Investments and Transactions Team
Create and manage process documentation and make appropriate recommendations that will positively impact operational efficiency and risk mitigation
Qualifications
Post-Secondary education or equivalent combination of business experience
Experience as a law clerk or paralegal would be an asset but is not required
Exceptional organizational skills, relationship management and well-developed project management skills
Exceptional attention to detail, shown ability to work well under pressure and successfully execute multiple changing priorities
Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to work well in a team environment, as well as with other departments and outside parties
Strong priority-setting skills, marshaling resources to get things done and effective use of time to meet deadlines for filing requirements
Ability to be discreet when handling confidential issues
Ability to take direction and then to work independently and proactively, handling various tasks simultaneously while seeking guidance where appropriate
Ability to use good judgment when responding to issues or requests
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to think strategically, assess alternatives for short and long-term impacts and act decisively
Working Conditions:
The standard work week is 37.5 hours per week. Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours will be periodically required in order to meet critical filing deadlines.
#LI-Hybrid
About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.
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 recruitment@manulife.com .
Oxford Properties Group
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Why Join Us?
Are you looking to join an innovative global real estate company that builds communities and connects people to exceptional places? If so, we'd love to share our story.
At Oxford, our culture is truly unique. Across business lines and around the world, we embrace complexity and tackle opportunities with speed and agility. We are ambitious yet humble, forward-looking, and service-focused. We get things done and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live and believe that what is good for the environment is good for business. Together, we deliver exceptional experiences to over 2 million daily customers.
The Role
As a key member of our team, your primary role will be to provide legal support and strategic advice on all aspects of leasing within the retail, industrial, and office portfolios in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). You will also assist the legal teams overseeing development and construction projects and operational agreements across our Canadian portfolio. Responsibilities include managing external legal counsel, liaising with other professional advisors, and supporting Leasing, Asset Management, Operational, Development, and Construction teams.
Key Responsibilities
Provide legal advice to various internal business units on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters, as well as ongoing operational issues in the retail, office, and industrial portfolios. This includes reviewing and negotiating contracts, leases, and lease-related documents, advising on legal disputes and litigation, and providing input on internal reports and strategy documents related to commercial leasing, development, and construction.
Develop expertise on subjects with enterprise-wide impact and support cross-functional teams on OMERS strategic initiatives.
Represent the Oxford Legal Services team on various enterprise-wide legal, regulatory, policy, and compliance issues.
Direct external counsel in preparing and negotiating documents and lead teams on specific transaction components.
Mentor junior law clerks and managers within the legal services team, as well as junior members of various business teams.
Build relationships with external law firms and other professional advisors, as well as internally with legal professionals and business colleagues within Oxford and OMERS.
Qualifications
Law Degree (LLB) from a Canadian University and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
1 to 3 years of experience in real estate, development, construction, and/or commercial leasing in an in-house or mid-sized to large law firm setting.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
Exceptional organizational skills, multitasking abilities, and the capability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy.
Our Story
Oxford Properties Group ("Oxford") is a leading global real estate investor, asset manager, and business builder. Since its establishment in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies have managed approximately C$87 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners. Oxford’s owned portfolio includes office, logistics, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences, hotels, alternatives, and credit in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs. As a thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities, and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum. Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world’s most active developers, with over 80 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes. Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario's municipal employees.
For more information, visit Oxford Properties .
OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS, inclusion and diversity mean belonging. Our Employee Resource Groups, focused on various passions such as gender, pride, and visible minorities, make a difference in all our lives.
Why Join Us?
Are you looking to join an innovative global real estate company that builds communities and connects people to exceptional places? If so, we'd love to share our story.
At Oxford, our culture is truly unique. Across business lines and around the world, we embrace complexity and tackle opportunities with speed and agility. We are ambitious yet humble, forward-looking, and service-focused. We get things done and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live and believe that what is good for the environment is good for business. Together, we deliver exceptional experiences to over 2 million daily customers.
The Role
As a key member of our team, your primary role will be to provide legal support and strategic advice on all aspects of leasing within the retail, industrial, and office portfolios in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). You will also assist the legal teams overseeing development and construction projects and operational agreements across our Canadian portfolio. Responsibilities include managing external legal counsel, liaising with other professional advisors, and supporting Leasing, Asset Management, Operational, Development, and Construction teams.
Key Responsibilities
Provide legal advice to various internal business units on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters, as well as ongoing operational issues in the retail, office, and industrial portfolios. This includes reviewing and negotiating contracts, leases, and lease-related documents, advising on legal disputes and litigation, and providing input on internal reports and strategy documents related to commercial leasing, development, and construction.
Develop expertise on subjects with enterprise-wide impact and support cross-functional teams on OMERS strategic initiatives.
Represent the Oxford Legal Services team on various enterprise-wide legal, regulatory, policy, and compliance issues.
Direct external counsel in preparing and negotiating documents and lead teams on specific transaction components.
Mentor junior law clerks and managers within the legal services team, as well as junior members of various business teams.
Build relationships with external law firms and other professional advisors, as well as internally with legal professionals and business colleagues within Oxford and OMERS.
Qualifications
Law Degree (LLB) from a Canadian University and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
1 to 3 years of experience in real estate, development, construction, and/or commercial leasing in an in-house or mid-sized to large law firm setting.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
Exceptional organizational skills, multitasking abilities, and the capability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy.
Our Story
Oxford Properties Group ("Oxford") is a leading global real estate investor, asset manager, and business builder. Since its establishment in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies have managed approximately C$87 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners. Oxford’s owned portfolio includes office, logistics, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences, hotels, alternatives, and credit in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs. As a thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities, and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum. Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world’s most active developers, with over 80 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes. Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario's municipal employees.
For more information, visit Oxford Properties .
OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS, inclusion and diversity mean belonging. Our Employee Resource Groups, focused on various passions such as gender, pride, and visible minorities, make a difference in all our lives.
