Senior Counsel

 Senior Counsel 

The Senior Counsel role provides robust legal analysis, advice and counsel to support John Hancock Investment Management and John Hancock mutual funds, ETFs and other investment products. In addition, the role will consistently advise senior business people on strategic legal matters and mentor junior counsels.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice to John Hancock Investment Management and its affiliated companies.

• Advise the Company of known risks and assess and report to the appropriate Company officers as to whether those risks are appropriately identified, assessed, monitored and reported

• Engage outside counsel (when vital and appropriate) after acquiring the necessary approvals, and execute the process of selecting, hiring, monitoring, paying and providing mentorship and direction to such outside counsel.

• Provide any other legal advice that management may require

• Actively participate in and support relevant public policy, regulatory and lobbying activities and initiatives of industry trade organizations

• Mentor junior counsel(s) and associates

• Participate in industry conferences, presentations, committees and working groups

• May lead legal research projects/initiatives and product launches.

Required Qualifications:

• Member in good standing with the Bar

• Licensed to practice law in the United States

• Minimum 10 years prior tried experience with major law firm and/or in-house corporate role

• Extensive 1940 Act Experience

• Experience with and knowledge of the legislative frameworks

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

• Outstanding influencing and negotiation skills

• Highly organized with validated mentoring and coaching skills

• Thoughtful and operates with a high level of discretion

• Ability to quickly identify and respond to legal problems/risk.

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 [email protected].

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Salary range is expected to be between

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] 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/John Hancock 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/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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