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Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Job Description

The Global Wealth and Asset Management Legal Department is looking for a Senior Legal Specialist who will assist with smooth communication between the Board of Directors and internal departments for multiple corporate governance workstreams. The Senior Legal Specialist will partner closely with a team of other Board Paralegals, the Chief Legal Officer, Paralegal Director, to ensure that the Board of Trustees' needs are handled efficiently, discreetly, and thoughtfully.

This position is heavily focused on both oral and written communications, calendar management, executive logistics, presentation creation, and other types of project management and administrative support. The ability to work overtime and outside normal business hours is necessary for this role. This role is a hybrid role (3 days in the office and 2 days Work from Home).

The Senior Legal Specialist must be an excellent communicator and relationship builder. In an environment that values and relies on relationships to "get things done," the Senior Legal Specialist will know who to call and when to call them. Therefore, they must be poised and tactful in communicating with both internal and external stakeholders (via telephone, email, and in person.)

At the heart of this role lies an extremely organized and detailed individual with tremendous presence, polish, and confidence. The appropriate candidate for this position must possess good judgment when prioritizing and committing the Board's time, be self-motivated and be able to work independently with a sense of urgency, while always being discrete in handling confidential data.

Specifically, the Senior Legal Specialist will manage a wide variety of situations and tasks including, but not limited to:

• Coordination of Quarterly and Ad Hoc Board Meetings including:
  
  
  • Meet with key stakeholders and create project plan & timeline;
  
  
  • Coordinate overall meeting logistics (held offsite);
  
  
  • Coordinate with non-Board, non-Management attendees;
  
  
  • Assist with meeting orchestration;
  
  
  • Meet with key stakeholders and create project plan & timeline;
  
  
  • Coordinate with Meeting Management to secure meeting space and offsite activity locations;
  
  
  • Coordinate overall meeting logistics;
  
  
  • Coordinate meeting participants;
  
  
  • Track Subadvisers visits with the Board;
  
  
  • Timeline and Long-term Planning;
  
  
  • Prepare and maintain 12-month Board and Committee Calendar "Timeline"; and
  
  
  • Process Improvement.
  
  
  
  


• Poised Communicator and Organized Project Manager


• Conscientious and Detailed Problem Solver


• Resourceful Thought Leader:

How will you create impact?

In a highly visible role, the Senior Legal Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that all Board members and Senior Executives are prepared for upcoming Board meetings by:

- Acting as primary liaison with Board members on all routine Board matters and serving as point person on all communications/support;

- Meeting with key stakeholders and creating project plans and timelines for upcoming Board meetings;

- Overseeing presentation preparation process, preparing Board reference materials and managing Board portal "Diligent Boards";

- Acting as resource for Senior Management/Committee Executive Sponsors on Board and Committee meeting-related issues;

- Coordinating non-Board, non-Management attendees; and

- Balancing competing demands and anticipating and prioritizing what's most critical, while demonstrating the highest level of service and professionalism.

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 we are looking for:

• 8-10 years of corporate governance experience. ("1940 Act" experience preferred)


• Demonstrated 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


• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate

Other Attributes we are looking for:

• Poised, confident presence and polish


• Unflappable; capable of handling a fast-paced environment associated with changing demands and priorities


• High energy and strong work ethic


• Active thinker; conscientious and quality oriented


• Compliance Obligations:
  
  
  • to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and company policies
  
  
  • to exhibit ethical behavior in accordance with our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
  
  
  • to complete required training within the allotted time frame
  
  
  
  

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 stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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.

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