Investment Transactions Paralegal
Manulife
Date: 4 hours ago
City: Lapu-Lapu City
Contract type: Full time
Are you looking for a supportive and collaborative workplace with great benefits and clear career development? You’ve come to the right place.
Why choose Manulife?
Manulife is looking to hire an entry level Paralegal/Legal assistant to provide legal support for its North American Private Markets Legal Team. The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of corporate and/or financial or investment law and governance based on relevant prior work experience. We are looking for a motivated and dynamic professional to primarily provide legal research support for corporate governance and compliance matters relating to the management of investment entities in the United States, Canada and in some international jurisdictions and to generally provide support to the Private Markets Legal Team.
Have the skills and knowledge for the job? Learn more about the opening below!
Key Responsibilities
EDUCATION: Successful completion of Juris Doctor (JD) degree or completed at least second year in the JD program
EXPERIENCE: Preferably at least 1-2 years experience in a corporate law firm or legal department of a financial or investment institution.
HYBRID WORK ARRANGEMENT: Amenability and readiness to work onsite and from home anytime (dependent on business need AND/OR current external environment/situation)
Minimum Skills To Hire/Must Haves
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].
Working Arrangement
Hybrid
Why choose Manulife?
- Competitive Salary packages and performance bonuses
- Day 1 HMO + FREE coverage for your dependents (inclusive of same-sex partners)
- Retirement savings benefit
- Rewarding culture that values wellness and well-being
- Performance Bonus
- Global network of industry experts
- Extensive training resources
Manulife is looking to hire an entry level Paralegal/Legal assistant to provide legal support for its North American Private Markets Legal Team. The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of corporate and/or financial or investment law and governance based on relevant prior work experience. We are looking for a motivated and dynamic professional to primarily provide legal research support for corporate governance and compliance matters relating to the management of investment entities in the United States, Canada and in some international jurisdictions and to generally provide support to the Private Markets Legal Team.
Have the skills and knowledge for the job? Learn more about the opening below!
Key Responsibilities
- Complete and provide supporting “know-your-client” corporate documentation and signing authorities
- Compile Corporate formation documents and resolutions and other information and obtain signatures
- Support Private Markets transactions, and various investment funds for Private Markets
- Assist with the creation, review and revision of documents required to support various investment subsidiaries including but not limited to documents relating to incorporation and organization and other fundamental changes, coordinating initial extra-provincial licenses/registrations and managing subsequent renewals and updates; and overseeing annual maintenance and compliance work and general governance matters
- Assist in subsidiary governance matters like tracking filing deadlines and other general administrative tasks; update and maintain the internal subsidiary database records; and general administrative tasks related to Private Markets Legal
- Assist with updates and maintenance of internal subsidiary database records
- Assist with general administrative tasks in connection with subsidiary governance matters.
- Assist with general administrative tasks related to Private Markets Legal
- Assist with team project initiatives and improvements
EDUCATION: Successful completion of Juris Doctor (JD) degree or completed at least second year in the JD program
EXPERIENCE: Preferably at least 1-2 years experience in a corporate law firm or legal department of a financial or investment institution.
HYBRID WORK ARRANGEMENT: Amenability and readiness to work onsite and from home anytime (dependent on business need AND/OR current external environment/situation)
Minimum Skills To Hire/Must Haves
- Ability to be proactive and to work independently on multiple, competing and/or shifting priorities with minimal supervision
- Focus on detail and accuracy, highly organized, possess excellent analytical skills, demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
- Confident to work collaboratively with paralegals, lawyers, administrative assistants and clients on transactions, team projects and initiatives.
- Must possess a general working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Adobe and redlining
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].
Working Arrangement
Hybrid
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