Managing Director, Counsel — Private Debt Transactions

Manulife Financial; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Manulife Financial is seeking a Managing Director, Assistant Chief Counsel with 8+ years of meaningful transactional legal experience in private debt, project finance, and private credit across industries. The role collaborates globally with front-office teams, asset origination and management, and legal colleagues in Canada, the U.S., and internationally.

The candidate should hold a JD, be licensed or eligible in Ontario, and demonstrate integrity, strong analytical skills, and excellent

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor with 8+ years meaningful experience.
• Licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practice law in Ontario.
• Prior work experience at a major law firm and/or in a corporate environment.
• Integrity, collegiality, team orientation, and professionalism.
• Strong analytical abilities, excellent judgment and outstanding communication skills.
• Ability to work optimally with clients and colleagues remotely across multiple time zones.
• Adaptability to shifting demands in an evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal business teams to analyze and structure investment opportunities.
• Review, analyze and negotiate deal documents.
• Manage transaction processes from origination through closing.
• Support existing portfolio investments, including review of amendments, consents, workouts, prepayments and regulatory matters.
• Direct outside counsel in connection with transactions and other investment matters.
• Keep abreast of legal, regulatory and market developments.
• Apply legal principles in a practical way to support and protect the company from a variety of risks.
• Provide general corporate advice to support the organizations investment businesses and operations.

Skills

8+ years experience

Cross-border practice

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Adaptability

Integrity & professionalism

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Manulife Financial is seeking a Managing Director, Assistant Chief Counsel with 8+ years of meaningful transactional legal experience in private debt, project finance, and private credit across industries. The role collaborates globally with front-office teams, asset origination and management, and legal colleagues in Canada, the U.S., and internationally.

The candidate should hold a JD, be licensed or eligible in Ontario, and demonstrate integrity, strong analytical skills, and excellent