Investment Paralegal

4 weeks ago


Quezon City, Philippines Manulife Full time

Overview

Manulife is looking to hire an entry level Investment Paralegal to provide legal support. The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of company law matters, some experience handling retail funds work, and familiarity with corporate governance work. The paralegal will support legal and regulatory matters relating to retail funds, general corporate matters and various company projects on local, regional or global basis, through basic legal research, drafting and summarizing routine legal documents, assisting with the creation, review and revision of documents, templates and processes, assisting on project work, and coordinating stakeholder meetings. The paralegal will also provide administrative support such as preparing reports, scheduling appointments, maintaining calendars, managing correspondence, triaging requests, populating templates, preparing job aids and handling report updates.

Position Responsibilities
  • Draft and review routine legal documents relevant to the Matrix Manager’s practice area(s) and BU (such as NDAs, service agreements, articles of incorporation, by-laws, board resolutions, board minutes, financial reports, fund disclosure documents and regulatory forms) and provide basic analysis and recommendations that can be relied upon by lawyers.
  • Support relevant corporate governance activities relevant to the matrix Manager practice area and BU being supported such as assisting with drafting and seeking execution of board resolutions, tracking Annual General Meetings and managing regulatory filings.
  • Prepare robust first drafts of less routine legal documents that can be used as a solid starting point by lawyers.
  • Provide legal research and analysis support services to lawyers in Matrix Manager’s practice area (such as investments, funds, employment law, intellectual property, contract law, corporate governance etc.).
  • Provide administrative support relevant to the Matrix Manager’s team such as maintaining and organizing legal files and records, assisting in the preparation of legal correspondence and other documentation, tracking and managing matter or transaction progress and assisting with the maintenance of processes and applications like Legal Tracker and Legal Inventory.
  • Develop knowledge and identify tasks required to support and enhance operational efficiencies
Required Qualifications
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications
  • 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 and Adobe

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.

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

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

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

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