Junior Legal Counsel
Về công việc
Trách nhiệm chính
- Provide practical legal advice to business functions, including operations and distribution channels, primarily on insurance regulations, insurance contracts, and sales-related matters.
- Provide legal advice on customer complaints and insurance claims, including the review of proposed responses and the assessment of related legal issues.
- Assist in managing litigation and disputes, including coordinating with external counsel and relevant internal stakeholders.
- Review insurance policy wording and supporting product materials for legal compliance, clarity, and consistency.
- Draft and review the Company’s responses and correspondence to regulators and external agencies on matters within the Legal function’s scope of responsibility.
- Identify and assess legal risks arising from the Company’s business and operations, and recommend practical measures to mitigate those risks.
- Support the delivery of the Legal function’s strategic initiatives and projects in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Perform other legal duties appropriate to the role, as assigned by the General Counsel, Head of Legal, or Legal Director.
Yêu cầu
- Bachelor’s degree in Law. A lawyer’s practising certificate is an advantage.
- At least 3 years of relevant legal work experience.
- Strong analytical skills, resourcefulness, and the ability to learn quickly.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality work under pressure.
- Strong legal research, communication, drafting, and problem‑solving skills.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across business functions.
Yêu cầu ưu tiên
- Experience in life insurance and litigation is preferred.
Hình thức làm việc
- In Office
Thông tin khác
- Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Contact HR for reasonable accommodation: hr@manulife.com.
- About Manulife and John Hancock: https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.