Overview
Counsel, Law/Legal Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Société Financière Manuvie
Manulife is seeking a mid-level corporate/commercial lawyer to join our in-house legal team and support our Canadian wealth business. This role offers a unique opportunity to directly contribute to the growth and profitability of the company while deepening your expertise in a highly specialized and impactful area of the law.
Reporting to the Vice President and Chief Counsel, Canada Wealth, the successful candidate will have relevant experience in the financial services industry, strong technical skills and a desire to work in a collaborative and agile environment.
Position Responsibilities
- Provide clear, practical legal support and advice on dealer, investment counselling/portfolio management, corporate and regulatory matters
- Anticipate and guard against legal risks on a variety of complex projects and initiatives related to securities and insurance businesses
- Provide comprehensive legal support for the achievement of the business’ strategic objectives and ensure daily operations are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Provide specialized expertise and support with respect to the distribution of securities and life insurance
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, including service agreements and those related to product distribution
- Partner with internal stakeholders to support corporate and advisor transactions
- Provide legal advice on the daily operations of the dealer and MGA, such as reviewing and drafting forms and client-facing documents and communications
- Advise on the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures and risk mitigation strategies
- Monitor and assess legal and regulatory developments
- Utilize AI and other tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the legal function
Required Qualifications
- Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.)
- Minimum six years’ relevant experience with a law firm or financial institution
- Expertise in corporate and securities distribution law, compliance and regulatory experience (CIRO, OSC)
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
- Proven negotiation and influence skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to assess and balance work priorities and manage client expectations effectively
- Ability to shift focus smoothly and reassess priorities in response to changing circumstances
- Ability to display good judgment in assisting internal stakeholders in managing and balancing legal and business risks
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities
- High degree of adaptability and professionalism
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment
- Bilingualism (French) is an asset
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.
Manuvie est un employeur qui souscrit au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et qui s’engage à assurer un recrutement, une fidélisation, une promotion et une rémunération équitables, et à administrer toutes ses pratiques et programmes sans discrimination en raison de la race, de l’ascendance, du lieu d’origine, de la couleur, de l’origine ethnique, de la citoyenneté, de la religion ou des convictions religieuses, du genre (y compris grossesse et affection liée à une grossesse), de l’orientation sexuelle, des caractéristiques génétiques, du statut d’ancien combattant, de l’identité de genre, de l’expression de genre, de l’âge, de la situation matrimoniale, de la situation familiale, d’une invalidité ou de tout autre motif protégé par la loi applicable.
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Title: Counsel, Law/Legal
Company: Société Financière Manuvie
Location: Toronto, Canada
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