Are you looking for a supportive and collaborative workplace with great benefits and clear career development You've come to the right place.
Why choose Manulife
- Competitive Salary packages and performance bonuses
- Day 1 HMO + FREE coverage for your dependents (inclusive of same-sex partners)
- Retirement savings benefit
- Rewarding culture that values wellness and well-being
- Performance Bonus
- Global network of industry experts
- Extensive training resources
Job Description:
Manulife is looking to hire an entry-level Paralegal/Legal Assistant to provide legal support for its North American Private Markets Legal Team. The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of corporate and/or financial or investment law and governance based on relevant prior work experience.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Complete and provide supporting know-your-client corporate documentation and signing authorities
- Compile corporate formation documents, resolutions, and other information, and obtain signatures
- Support Private Markets transactions and various investment funds for Private Markets
- Assist with the creation, review, and revision of documents required to support various investment subsidiaries, including but not limited to documents relating to incorporation and organization and other fundamental changes
- Assist in subsidiary governance matters such as tracking filing deadlines and other general administrative tasks. Update and maintain internal subsidiary database records; and handle general administrative tasks related to Private Markets Legal
- Assist with updates and maintenance of internal subsidiary database records
- Assist with general administrative tasks in connection with subsidiary governance matters.
- Assist with team project initiatives and improvements
Qualifications:
- Successful completion of Juris Doctor (JD) degree or at least completion of the second year in the JD program.
- Preferably at least 1-2 years of experience in a corporate law firm or legal department of a financial or investment institution.
Minimum Skills to Hire/Must Haves:
- Ability to be proactive and work independently on multiple, competing, and/or shifting priorities with minimal supervision.
- Focus on detail and accuracy, highly organized, possess excellent analytical skills, and demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Confidence in working collaboratively with paralegals, lawyers, administrative assistants, and clients on transactions, team projects, and initiatives.
- Must possess a general working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Adobe, and redlining.
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