Senior Legal Specialist

The Senior legal Specialist will be responsible for providing support to the Corporate Secretary by:

• Gathering routine Board materials from various internal departments and reviewing materials to ensure accuracy and presentability;

• Using the Board portal “Diligent Boards” and creating Board books and managing access;

• Supporting the Corporate Secretary of various entities on pre/post Board and Committee meeting-related issues;

• Analyze corporation, LLC and partnership formation documents, including articles of incorporation, operating agreements, and board and shareholder consents and ensure compliance therewith;

• Handling and ensuring US entities remain in good standing with various State requirements including managing insurance company Certificate of Authority annual renewals in all jurisdictions;

• Managing delegations of authority to various business areas;

• Handling and ensuring our US entities’ corporate records are up to date on Blueprint and SharePoint;

• Establishing and maintaining files for the department on SharePoint and Corporate Secretary Shared Drive;

• Managing Federal lobbyist and PAC disclosure filings

• Drafting and reviewing routine documents with supervision for internal and external use;

• Assisting and providing support with supervision on various routine projects; and

• Balancing opposing demands and anticipating and prioritizing what’s most critical, while demonstrating the highest level of service and professionalism.

Required Qualifications:

• Typically, more than 2 years of related experience

• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate

• Proven success in project management, administration or other field requiring strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Board of Directors and/or Senior Executive Leadership exposure is a plus

• Experience with using SharePoint, Blueprint, and Diligent a plus

Other Attributes we are looking for:

• ​Brings a composed, confident presence with a high level of professionalism

• Maintains composure and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment with evolving demands and priorities

• High energy and strong work ethic

• Active thinker; detailed and quality oriented

• Compliance Obligations:

  • to align with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and Company policies

  • to exhibit ethical behavior in accordance with our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

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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The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location.

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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