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
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