Legal Advisor

6 days ago


Waterloo, Canada Manulife Insurance Malaysia Full time
h3>AVP & Senior Counsel, Canada Law

Apply locations: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Time left to apply: End Date: December 9, 2024 (18 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: JR24101787

Manulife is seeking an experienced lawyer to join our team as AVP & Senior Counsel, Canada Law to provide sophisticated and strategic legal advice and deliver practical, timely and cost-effective support for matters related to Manulife’s Canada Segment Operations and Technology functions, which impact all of Manulife’s Canadian businesses, including Individual Insurance, Group Benefits, Affinity and Manulife Bank of Canada.

The AVP & Senior Counsel will report to the Chief Counsel, Manulife Bank and Canada Law. This individual will interact with the senior management of Canada Segment Operations and Technology, as well as the various Canadian businesses.

  • Providing sophisticated and strategic legal advice that delivers practical, timely, aligned and cost-effective support for matters related to all Canada Segment Operations and Technology, including digital customer leadership, data governance and support for Manulife’s compliance functions.
  • Collaborate and work closely with senior leaders as well as legal and compliance colleagues across Canada Segment to ensure the seamless delivery of legal support for all operation and technology activities aligned with Canada Segment’s strategic priorities, goals and objectives.
  • Provide, and lead as required, analysis and recommendations concerning developing legislation and regulations affecting the various Canadian businesses.
  • Support the business unit Chief Counsels in Canada Segment in the provision of legal services.
  • As required, work closely with colleagues in Distribution, Compliance, Corporate Governance, Privacy, Cyber, Anti-fraud and Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs to manage incidents that involve Canada Segment Operations and Technology, and mentor lawyers on Canada Segment matters generally.

Required Qualifications:

  • Law degree and admission to a provincial Bar required, along with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Understanding of the legal regulatory requirements that apply to the various Manulife businesses in Canada.
  • Experience with legal issues related to technology law and policy administration, complaint resolution, the distribution of financial products and services, digital transformation and data management.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization, including senior management.
  • Demonstrated leadership in building and maintaining strong, trustworthy working relationships with clients, management, and colleagues.
  • Bilingual, English and French, is an asset.
  • 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 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.

We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. p>

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.

Primary Location: Waterloo, Ontario

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between:



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