Corporate/Securities Law Clerk

We are seeking an intermediate Regulatory Filings and Securities Law Clerk to join Manulife’s Governance, Investments and Transactions Team within a shared services model. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing public company filings and related regulatory requirements, regulatory and jurisdictional filings, ensuring accurate, timely, and cost-effective support of Manulife’s corporate and securities law obligations. The position requires strong knowledge of regulatory filings, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders across legal and business teams.

Position Responsibilities:

• Compile legal materials and required information to complete corporate and securities regulatory filings (including filing continuous disclosure documents, insider reports and prospectus and related material), in Canada, the United States as well as with stock exchanges and regulatory bodies outside of North America.

• Drafting standard resolutions, notices, agreements and related documentation needed to support various filings.

• Draft and file disclosure documents on SEDAR+ (e.g., early warning reports, management proxy materials, notice of meeting and record dates).

• Prepare and complete stock exchange, SEDAR+, TMX and EDGAR filings as required.

• Support all aspects of securities registrations and filings.

• Track critical dates and initiate follow-up action.

• Acting as Business Unit Compliance Officer for securities-related matters.

• As a member of the shared services group, provide back-up support to colleagues as the need arises and under the supervision of other members of the Governance, Investments and Transactions Team.

• Maintain knowledge of developments in securities-related filing requirements and inform lawyers and others of changes impacting Manulife and revise precedent documents and internal processes and procedures to address regulatory changes.

• Maintain knowledge of developments in jurisdictional and regulatory filing requirements (e.g. OSFI etc.), filing requirements for Annual, Licensing and Business Names Renewals as well as ad hoc event filings.

• Complete project-based tasks supporting the lawyers in the Governance, Investments and Transactions Team.

• Create and manage process documentation and make appropriate recommendations that will positively impact operational efficiency and risk mitigation.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience as a regulatory and securities law clerk or paralegal

• Post-Secondary education or equivalent combination of business experience

• Law clerk or equivalent certificate/diploma preferred

• Working knowledge of Workiva preferred

• Knowledge of Canadian securities law and corporate law

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

• Exceptional organizational skills, relationship management and well-developed project management skills

• Exceptional attention to detail, shown ability to work well under pressure and successfully execute multiple changing priorities

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and with other departments and outside parties

• Strong priority-setting skills, marshaling resources to get things done and organize and maintain effective time management skills to meet deadlines for filing requirements

• Ability to take direction and work independently and proactively, handling various tasks simultaneously while seeking guidance where appropriate

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment

• Ability to use good judgment when responding to issues or requests

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to think strategically, assess alternatives for short and long-term impacts and act decisively

• Ability to be discreet when handling confidential issues

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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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.

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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.

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