Manulife is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. Our Global High-Net-Worth (GHNW) Legal team is at the forefront of supporting our growing and dynamic high-net-worth life insurance business. We are seeking a proactive and tech-savvy Paralegal to join our team. If you are a qualified self-starter who is energetic, personable, and eager to learn, grow, and contribute, we invite you to apply.
Position Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive paralegal support to the GHNW Legal team.
Assist with review of financing collateral assignments under attorney supervision.
Manage and organize legal files and documentation.
Support with drafting legal documents and regulatory filings.
Conduct legal research and gather information to support the team’s initiatives.
Assist in the development and implementation of legal and compliance processes and procedures.
Participate in special projects and initiatives as needed.
Miscellaneous paralegal and/or administrative tasks as the need may arise.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree, law degree, or degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and SharePoint.
Tech-savvy with a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to exercise discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Energetic and personable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Experience in the insurance industry is an advantage, but not a requirement.
Experience with corporate governance and/or legal entity management a plus.
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 .
Referenced Salary Location
Toronto, OntarioWorking Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$86,250.00 CAD - $155,250.00 CADIf 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.