Investment Paralegal

Company 81 - Manulife Data Services Inc.; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international financial services provider is seeking an entry-level Paralegal assistant to join its North American Private Markets Legal Team. This role involves supporting legal research, assisting in corporate governance and compliance matters, and managing subsidiary governance issues. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor degree and have some prior experience in a corporate law environment. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, emphasizing a culture of inclusion and well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Inclusivity initiatives

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Juris Doctor degree or completion of at least second year of JD program.
• 1-2 years of experience in corporate law or legal department within a financial/investment institution.

Responsibilities

• Support legal research and corporate documentation.
• Assist with governance matters and filing deadlines.
• Contribute to team project initiatives and improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Manulife is looking to hire an entry-level Paralegal assistant to provide legal support for its North American Private Markets Legal Team. The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of corporate and/or financial or investment law and governance based on relevant prior work experience. We are seeking a motivated and dynamic professional to primarily support legal research related to corporate governance and compliance concerning investment entities in the United States, Canada, and some international jurisdictions, as well as provide general support to the Private Markets Legal Team.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Complete and support "know-your-client" corporate documentation and signing authorities.
2. Compile corporate formation documents, resolutions, and other information, and obtain signatures.
3. Support Private Markets transactions and various investment funds.
4. Assist with creation, review, and revision of documents supporting investment subsidiaries, including incorporation, organization, fundamental changes, licenses, registrations, renewals, and compliance work.
5. Help manage subsidiary governance matters, track filing deadlines, update internal databases, and perform administrative tasks related to Private Markets Legal.
6. Contribute to team project initiatives and improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Juris Doctor (JD) degree or at least the second year of the JD program.
• Preferably 1-2 years of experience in a corporate law firm or legal department within a financial or investment institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work proactively and independently on multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, with excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Confidence to collaborate with paralegals, lawyers, administrative staff, and clients on transactions and projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe.

We empower you to learn and grow your career in a flexible environment that values well-being and inclusion. Join our global team and help shape the future.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better. Visit our website to learn more.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We embrace diversity and strive to attract, develop, and retain a workforce as diverse as our customers. We foster an inclusive environment and are committed to fair practices in recruitment, retention, and advancement, without discrimination based on protected characteristics.

We prioritize removing barriers to employment. Applicants requesting accommodations during the application process should contact us. All shared information will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and policies.

Working Arrangement: Hybrid