Manulife is looking for a lawyer to join our Manulife Bank and Canada Law Legal Team. You will have the opportunity to support Manulife’s businesses across Canada. Above all, you’ll work with other Manulife teams and executives to support our business objectives in a collaborative and diverse environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Advising on impacts of laws across the country with a focus on our banking and trust businesses,
• Supporting the development of digital-focused and customer centric financial products,
• Managing legal, regulatory and compliance risk – considering our unique business needs and innovative legal solutions,
• Advising on litigation risks and litigation management,
• Drafting and negotiating key strategic contracts,
• Supporting Manulife Bank’s Corporate Secretary and advising on corporate governance for other Manulife subsidiaries in Canada,
• Advising on banking, fintech, corporate commercial, cyber, digital, privacy and technology law.

Required Qualifications:

• You have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in corporate law or commercial litigation in private practice or in-house. Experience or demonstrated interest in banking and/or financial services law is an asset
• Ability to work in English and French is an asset
• Licensed to Practice Law in Canada

Preferred Qualifications:

• You are adaptable and open to change.
• You work collaboratively, independently, strategically and using sound judgement.
• You effectively engage and influence others – building strong relationships with our business partners and across the organization.
• You prioritize and make risk-based decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• You thrive in agile team environments, quick to learn and motivated by complex problem-solving.
• You are enthusiastic about leveraging data and technology to provide legal solutions to our business partners.
• You effectively and clearly communicate complex legal concepts (written and spoken).
• You have excellent analytical, interpretive and research skills.
• You embody our values in your work:
• Own it
• Think big
• Obsess about our customers
• Do the right thing
• Get it done together
• Share your humanity

Location: Hybrid – 3 days a week in our Toronto, Montreal or Waterloo offices.

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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• Advising on impacts of laws across the country with a focus on our banking and trust businesses,
• Supporting the development of digital-focused and customer centric financial products,
• Managing legal, regulatory and compliance risk – considering our unique business needs and innovative legal solutions,
• Advising on litigation risks and litigation management,
• Drafting and negotiating key strategic contracts,
• Supporting Manulife Bank’s Corporate Secretary and advising on corporate governance for other Manulife subsidiaries in Canada,
• Advising on banking, fintech, corporate commercial, cyber, digital, privacy and technology law