Articling Student 2027 - 10-Month Contract

Manulife/John Hancock

Toronto

Hybrid

CAD 80,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Manulife is seeking two Articling Students for a 10-month articling placement within its in-house legal department for the 2027-2028 term, beginning in July 2027. You will gain hands-on experience in commercial, corporate, regulatory, and litigation matters in a leading global financial services organization.

You will work with a high-caliber legal team, receive mentorship, and be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

Law degree with strong academic background.
Interest in commercial, corporate, regulatory, litigation, and/or insurance law; prior legal experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support Manulife lawyers with strategic, risk-informed advice.
Conduct legal research and legal writing.
Assist with contract drafting, policy reviews, regulatory compliance, corporate matters, and litigation strategy.
Participate in regular meetings with the Articling Principal and internal trainings.
Travel to different Manulife offices as required.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Law degree

Tools

MS Office

Web-based legal research tools

Job description

Manulife is seeking two Articling Students for a 10-month articling placement within its in‑house legal department for the 2027‑2028 articling term, providing hands‑on experience in commercial, corporate, regulatory, and litigation matters. This articling opportunity, beginning in July 2027, will appeal to individuals interested in business and financial services law who love to take initiative, are client‑focused, and are exceptionally strong in delivering high‑quality results. As part of the placement, you will work with a high‑caliber legal team in a leading global financial services organization.

Our articling program offers:

Comprehensive mentorship and training from senior legal professionals.
Exposure to complex and high‑profile legal matters in financial services law.
A collaborative and inclusive environment with a strong focus on professional development.

Responsibilities:

You will work closely with experienced in‑house counsel on a broad range of legal matters.

Support Manulife lawyers in providing strategic and risk‑informed legal advice.
Conduct legal research and legal writing.
Assist with contract drafting, policy reviews, regulatory compliance, corporate matters, and litigation strategy.
Participate in regular meetings with the Articling Principal, and other internal meetings as the need arises and in‑house training opportunities.
Travel to different Manulife offices as required.

Education and Experience:

Law degree and a strong academic background.
Demonstrated interest in commercial, corporate, regulatory, litigation, and/or insurance law, with prior experience in a legal setting considered an asset.

Who We’re Looking For:

Highly motivated and proactive self‑starter with a strong work ethic.
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to both legal and business audiences.
Advocacy, problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills.
A high level of comfort working with technology and a keen passion for learning new systems, including digital literacy of MS Office and web‑based legal research tools and other web‑based resources.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cross‑collaboratively.
Strong client service mindset.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Critical thinker able to work well independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment.
Proven time management skills and ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
Ability to investigate facts, identify issues, determine organizational objectives, consider alternative solutions, analyze risk and advise clients on the appropriate course of action.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 CAD per annum, which will be prorated for the 10‑month articling term.

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.

Working Arrangement (Hybrid)

We’re Manulife. And we’re on a mission to make decisions easier and lives better. Better is what drives us. It’s what inspires us to find new ways to support customers and colleagues in living longer and healthier lives. It’s the reason we’re dedicated to investing in digital innovation and industry‑leading AI, and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future. Joining us means you’ll be empowered to learn and grow your career. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you’ll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go. We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognition.

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