Asistant Chief Counsel

Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? You’ve come to the right place. We’re looking for ambitious people who share our values and want to make every day better for people around the world. If this sounds like you, and the career below sounds exciting, we’d like to hear from you. Working Arrangement Hybrid Job Description The opportunity The Assistant Chief Counsel role provides robust legal analysis, advice and counsel to support John Hancock Investment Management and John Hancock mutual funds, ETFs and other investment products. In addition, the role will consistently advise senior business people on strategic legal matters and mentor junior counsels. Key Responsibilities: Provide legal advice to John Hancock Investment Management and its affiliated companies. Advise the Company of known risks and assess and report to the appropriate Company officers as to whether those risks are appropriately identified, assessed, monitored and reported Engage outside counsel (when vital and appropriate) after acquiring the necessary approvals, and manage the process of selecting, hiring, monitoring, paying and providing mentorship and direction to such outside counsel. Provide any other legal advice that management may require Actively participate in and support relevant public policy, regulatory and lobbying activities and initiatives of industry trade organizations Mentor junior counsel(s) and associates Participate in industry conferences, presentations, committees and working groups May lead legal research projects/initiatives and product launches. Job Requirements: Member in good standing with the Ba Licensed to practice law in the United States Minimum 10 years prior proven experience with major law firm and/or in-house corporate role Experience with and knowledge of the legislative frameworks Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Outstanding influencing and negotiation skills Highly organized with proven mentoring and coaching skills Tactful and operates with a high level of discretion Ability to quickly identify and respond to legal problems/risk. What motivates you? You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit. You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes. You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together. You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters. You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up. You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone. What can we offer you? A competitive salary and benefits packages. A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills. A focus on growing your career path with us. Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance. Professional development and leadership opportunities. Our commitment to you Values-first culture We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together. Boundless opportunity We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career. Continuous innovation We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services. Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives. Championing Corporate Citizenship We build a business that benefits all partners and has a positive social and environmental impact. #LI-JH Every career at Manulife/John Hancock provides the opportunity to learn new skills and move your career forward. Ready to make an impact somewhere? What are you waiting for? Apply today. About John Hancock and Manulife John Hancock is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States, and Manulife globally, including Canada, Asia and Europe. We provide financial advice, insurance and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. Assets under management and administration by Manulife and its subsidiaries were CAD$1.3 trillion (US$1.1 trillion) as of June 30, 2021. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945 on the SEHK. Manulife can be found at manulife.com. One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock supports more than 10 million Americans with a broad range of financial products, including life insurance, annuities, investments, 401(k) plans, and education savings plans. Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com. 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. EEO is the Law I Family & Medical Leave I Employee Polygraph Protection I Right to Work I E-Verify I Pay Transparency

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