Manulife

Transaction & Governance Paralegal Manager – Toronto   Manulife seeks a senior-level Paralegal Manager based in Toronto to lead a global team of paralegals and law clerks who service our investment transactional, governance and related groups, and to be an individual contributor supporting private investment transactions in the fixed income, private equity, commercial mortgage, derivatives and similar areas.   Specific people leadership responsibilities include:   Lead a professional and highly-engaged team with members located in Canada, US and Asia and servicing multiple global businesses Handle incoming requests for paralegal coverage from multiple sources Develop and mentor team members to improve performance and support career advancement Monitor workloads and optimize allocations of resources Propose and champion process improvements; identify areas of concern Coordinate and provide subject matter training for both incumbents and new joiners; ensure balance of skills across team Connect with Legal team leaders to assist in assessment of needs and resource planning; lead or advance issues as appropriate   Specific individual contribution responsibilities include:   Support sophisticated private equity and debt transactions, demonstrating ability to facilitate multiple moving pieces simultaneously Compile deal documents and other information including obtain signatures, prepare officer certificates, facilitate notarizations, upload materials and more Complete private equity fund subscription documents and liaise with Legal and Tax colleagues Coordinate preparation of “Know-Your-Client” documentation discreetly and confidentially Assist in transaction management by supervising deadlines, outstanding deliverables, and documentation for pre- and post-closing obligations Build and review documents relating to incorporation and governance of business subsidiaries; coordinate procurement of licenses and registrations Support strategic company projects and initiatives as needed   Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certification [ or Canadian equivalent ] [ 7 ]+ years experience in a large law firm or corporate legal department Understanding of mechanics of private equity and debt transactions Basic knowledge of corporate, partnership and other business entity structures and governance Ability to work independently on multiple challenging demands with limited supervision Flexibility to handle shifting individual and team priorities Integrity and pride in work product; focus on detail and accuracy; collaborative approach Excellent organizational and resource leadership skills Strong written and oral communication skills Strong sense of accountability and ownership of responsibilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe and DocuSign #LI-Hybrid   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 recruitment@manulife.com .   Primary Location Toronto, Ontario

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 .