Legal Counsel

Manulife; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal support for Macau operations, including products, distribution, marketing, claims and complaints, with a focus on risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.

You will draft and negotiate contracts for Hong Kong and Macau, advise on intra-group agreements, monitor regulatory changes, and coordinate with internal teams across Asia and North America, while supervising external counsel.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in Hong Kong with at least 8 years post-qualification experience in insurance/financial services.
• Knowledge of Hong Kong insurance laws and Macau regulatory framework.
• Experience with IA, AMCM or other regulators is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on Macau operations including products, distribution, marketing, claims and complaints.
• Manage claims, complaints and litigation matters in Macau and develop dispute strategies.
• Draft, review and negotiate agreements for Hong Kong and Macau operations and distribution channels.
• Advise on intra-group agreements and general governance matters of the company and group.
• Support business projects and strategic initiatives of the company and group.
• Monitor legal & regulatory changes in HK and Macau; support IA/AMCM submissions.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders in HK, Macau, Asia and North America.
• Instruct, supervise and manage external counsel.
• Draft, review and update agreement templates for the legal team.
• Prepare regulatory reports and assist in reporting exercises.
• Conduct legal research and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English & Chinese

Independent work

Multitasking

Commercial sense

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified solicitor in Hong Kong

Job description

Legal Counsel

Position Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on Macau Operations, including products, distribution, marketing, claims and complaints
• Manage and advise on claims, complaints and litigation matters in Macau and develop strategies to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting the company’s interests
• Draft, review and negotiate agreements and other documents in relation to Hong Kong and Macau Operations and Distribution channels
• Advise on intra-group agreements and other general corporate, commercial and governance matters of the company and the group
• Provide legal advice and support on business projects, new business models and other strategic initiatives of the company and the group
• Advise on consultations of new laws and regulations in Hong Kong and Macau and support on regulatory submissions and filings to the IA, the AMCM and other relevant authorities
• Monitor and advise on legal and regulatory changes in Hong Kong and Macau, including updates from the IA, the AMCM and other relevant authorities
• Work closely with internal stakeholders in Hong Kong, Macau, Asia and North America to provide legal and regulatory support
• Instruct, monitor and supervise the work of external counsel
• Draft, review and update agreement templates for legal team and business units
• Prepare regular regulatory reports and assist in reporting exercises
• Conduct legal research and perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Required Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in Hong Kong with minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience in the insurance or financial services industry of Hong Kong
• Proven knowledge in Hong Kong insurance laws and legal and regulatory framework in Macau
• Prior experience in working with the IA, the AMCM or other financial regulatory bodies is an advantage
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Self-motivated personality with passion to learn new knowledge in a fast-changing area
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have good commercial sense and business acumen
• Good interpersonal skills with a team-oriented mindset and ability to build relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders

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