Legal Counsel Global High-Net-Worth

The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 257,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a lawyer to provide legal advice across various focus areas including product development and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and be licensed to practice law. Key responsibilities include conducting legal research and drafting contracts. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement supporting flexibility and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Opportunity for career growth

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in good standing.
• Experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Outstanding written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice across several focus areas related to business needs.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft, review, and negotiate vendor contracts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Verbal communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Manulife is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make decisions easier and lives better. Help shape the future you want to see — and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice on a wide range of matters, depending on business need and your experience and particular interest, including the following focus areas: product development, distribution/market conduct, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, operations, vendor contracting, privacy, and marketing, among other areas.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on various issues related to the GHNW business.
• Help to monitor, interpret, and report on relevant legal and regulatory developments that may impact the GHNW business.
• Draft, review, and sometimes negotiate vendor contracts, policy contracts, and other legal documents.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including business leaders, compliance, risk management, among other functions, to ensure alignment and effective support for the business.
• Support the Chief Counsel and the broader legal, compliance, and risk teams in managing risk and helping to promote high-quality sustainable growth.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in good standing in your jurisdiction.
• Experience in a law firm or in-house legal department. Experience with insurance, financial services, or corporate law.
• Outstanding analytical, research, written and verbal communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to client service.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Energetic and personable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

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.

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 [e-mail].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid