Manulife Investment Management (HK) Limited is seeking an entry-level Paralegal to support its Investment Law Division across Asia and North America. The ideal candidate will possess foundational knowledge of corporate finance, real estate finance, and/or corporate governance. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to legal and regulatory matters involving public and private debt and equity investments, real estate acquisitions and dispositions, third-party initiatives, and strategic projects across a global organization.
Working under the direction of lawyers within the Investment Law Division, the Paralegal provides legal and administrative support through legal research, drafting and summarizing routine legal documents, and assisting with the development, review, and maintenance of legal documentation, templates, and processes. The role also supports project execution and may involve coordinating stakeholder meetings, tracking deliverables, and managing documentation.
In addition, the Paralegal may perform administrative activities such as preparing reports, scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, managing correspondence, triaging requests, updating templates and job aids, and supporting reporting and record-management processes.
Position Responsibilities
Draft and review routine legal documents 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 corporate governance activities, including assisting with the drafting and execution of board resolutions, tracking Annual General Meetings, and managing regulatory filings.
Prepare robust first drafts of less routine legal documents that can serve as a strong foundation for further legal review and refinement.
Conduct legal research and provide analysis across a range of legal areas, including investments, funds, employment law, intellectual property, contract law, and corporate governance.
Provide administrative support to the legal team, including maintaining and organizing legal files and records, preparing legal correspondence and documentation, tracking matter or transaction progress, and supporting the upkeep of legal processes and applications such as Legal Tracker and Legal Inventory.
Develop subject matter knowledge and identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance operational efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage legal transactions, projects, and initiatives by tracking deadlines, monitoring outstanding actions, and coordinating follow-ups.
Support investment-related legal and corporate governance activities, including deal documentation, fund subscriptions, entity management, and intragroup agreements.
Maintain organized and compliant records, ensuring effective knowledge management and protection of confidential information.
Prioritize and deliver high-quality work while continuously developing legal, technical, and professional expertise.
Key Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree or completion of at least the second year of a JD program.
Preferably 2+ years of experience in a corporate law firm, in-house legal department, or a financial/investment services environment.
Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and sound judgment skills, with the ability to assess complex information and provide practical recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong organizational, time management, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey information and present ideas to diverse audiences.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
Experience conducting legal and internet-based research; familiarity with Lexis or similar legal research platforms is an advantage.
Working knowledge of corporate governance, contract review, legal documentation, and general legal principles and practices.
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 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
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor degree or completion of at least the second year of a JD program
- 2+ years of experience in a corporate law firm, in-house legal department, or financial or investment services environment
- Strong analytical, legal research, problem-solving, and judgment skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, meet strict deadlines, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organizational, time management, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint
- Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat
- Experience conducting legal and internet-based research
- Familiarity with Lexis or similar legal research platforms
- Working knowledge of corporate governance, contract review, legal documentation, and general legal principles and practices
- Foundational knowledge of corporate finance, real estate finance, and/or corporate governance
Manulife Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, prescription drugs, vision, critical illness, and short- and long-term disability. Mental-health support is emphasized via EAP-style services and high annual coverage limits in some regions, alongside wellness programs and navigation tools.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards, including group RRSP/defined contribution pension options and employer matching in some cases. Ownership-related programs such as share purchase/stock options are also described as available for eligible employees.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are described as robust and flexible, with customizable packages and spending-account style options in some plans. Digital tools (mobile app/claims) and reward-linked wellness programs are framed as making benefits easier to use and more engaging.
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What We Do
Manulife is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We have more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents serving ~34 million customers worldwide, and over $1.3 trillion in assets under management and administration. Visit www.Manulife.com to find out more. For Manulife terms of use, please visit http://bit.ly/SM_Terms
