Counsel, Manulife Bank & Canada Law

Manulife is looking for a lawyer to join our Manulife Bank and Canada Law Legal Team. You will have the opportunity to support Manulife’s businesses across Canada. Above all, you’ll work with other Manulife teams and executives to support our business objectives in a collaborative and diverse environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Advising on impacts of laws across the country with a focus on our banking and trust businesses,

• Supporting the development of digital-focused and customer centric financial products,

• Managing legal, regulatory and compliance risk - considering our unique business needs and innovative legal solutions,

• Advising on litigation risks and litigation management,

• Drafting and negotiating key strategic contracts,

• Supporting Manulife Bank’s Corporate Secretary and advising on corporate governance for other Manulife subsidiaries in Canada,

• Advising on banking, fintech, corporate commercial, cyber, digital, privacy and technology law.

Required Qualifications:

• You have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in corporate law or commercial litigation in private practice or in-house. Experience or demonstrated interest in banking and/or financial services law is an asset

• Ability to work in English and French is an asset

• Licensed to Practice Law in Canada

Preferred Qualifications:

• You are adaptable and open to change.

• You work collaboratively, independently, strategically and using sound judgement.

• You effectively engage and influence others - building strong relationships with our business partners and across the organization.

• You prioritize and make risk-based decisions in a fast-paced environment.

• You thrive in agile team environments, quick to learn and motivated by complex problem-solving.

• You are enthusiastic about leveraging data and technology to provide legal solutions to our business partners.

• You effectively and clearly communicate complex legal concepts (written and spoken).

• You have excellent analytical, interpretive and research skills.

• You embody our values in your work:

  • Own it

  • Think big

  • Obsess about our customers

  • Do the right thing

  • Get it done together

  • Share your humanity

Location: Hybrid - 3 days a week in our Toronto, Montreal or Waterloo offices.

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.

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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.

Salary range is expected to be between

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.