Managing Director, Assistant Chief Counsel

Job summary

The Managing Director will structure, negotiate, and manage complex private debt and investment transactions while collaborating with global front-office teams. They will also provide general corporate legal advice and support portfolio management, including workouts and regulatory matters.

Job details

Manulife seeks a Managing Director, Assistant Chief Counsel with 8+ years of meaningful transactional legal experience involving the structuring, negotiation and managing of complex private debt transactions, in particular private placement notes, project finance, private credit and investments across a variety of industries. This position works closely with the company’s front-office teams that originate investments around the world. The position will also collaborate with other business teams and legal colleagues in Canada, the United States and internationally to support asset origination, asset management, and corporate initiatives. The successful candidate will have deep knowledge of fixed income transactions of various types. Experience in cross-border transactions, regulated industries and/or workouts and restructurings improves any candidacy. Above all, we seek a colleague who act as a trusted advisor and broad problem solver to partner with business clients to develop prudent, creative solutions that advance and protect the company’s interests. Position Responsibilities: Partner with internal business teams to analyze and structure investment opportunities Review, analyze and negotiate deal documents Manage transaction processes from origination through closing Support existing portfolio investments, including review of amendments, consents, workouts, prepayments and regulatory matters Direct outside counsel in connection with transactions and other investment matters Keep abreast of legal, regulatory and market developments Apply legal principles in a practical way to support and protect the company from a variety of risks Provide general corporate advice to support the organizations investment businesses and operations Required Qualifications: Juris Doctor with 8+ years meaningful experience Licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practice law in Ontario Prior work experience at a major law firm and/or in a corporate environment Integrity, collegiality, team orientation, and professionalism Strong analytical abilities, excellent judgment and outstanding communication skills Ability to work optimally with clients and colleagues remotely across multiple time zones Adaptability to shifting demands in an evolving environment 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. The role being advertised is an existing vacancy. 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 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 hr@manulife.com. Referenced Salary Location Toronto, Ontario Working Arrangement Hybrid Salary range is expected to be between $129,800.00 CAD - $241,200.00 CAD Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact hr@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact hr@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions. We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement.

What you’ll do

The Managing Director will structure, negotiate, and manage complex private debt and investment transactions while collaborating with global front-office teams. They will also provide general corporate legal advice and support portfolio management, including workouts and regulatory matters.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor degree and possess 8+ years of meaningful transactional legal experience, preferably in a major law firm or corporate environment. Applicants must be licensed or eligible to practice law in Ontario and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Mental health support
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Adoption/surrogacy benefits
• Wellness benefits
• Employee/family assistance plans
• Retirement savings plans
• Pension
• Global share ownership plan
• Paid time off

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Project finance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Transactional law
• Private debt transactions
• Private placement notes
• Project finance
• Private credit
• Fixed income transactions
• Cross-border transactions
• Workouts and restructurings
• Legal document negotiation
• Corporate advice
• Regulatory compliance
• Risk management
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Team leadership
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Private Credit
• Professionalism
• Time Off Management
• Information Gathering
• Business Negotiation
• Analytical Skills
• Adaptability
• Asset Management
• Mental Health
• Investments
• Communication
• Financial Education
• Fixed Income
• Front Office
• International Finance
• Problem Solving
• Negotiation
• Operations
• Portfolio Investment
• Private Placement
• Project Finance

Job areas

• Legal
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Chief Counsel
• Corporate Lawyer
• Lawyers

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