Investment Transactions Paralegal

Manulife/John Hancock; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 13,392,000 - 26,784,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock is seeking a corporate lawyer with a JD or 2nd year JD, for hybrid work in the Manila area. The role covers drafting and reviewing routine legal documents, supporting governance and regulatory filings, and handling research across investments, contracts and governance.

Strong analytical and documentation skills are essential, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality. Responsibilities include drafting robust first drafts, managing deadlines, and supporting

Qualifications

• JD degree or completion of at least the second year of a JD program.
• 2+ years of experience in corporate law, in-house or financial services preferred.
• Strong analytical, research, problem‑solving and judgment skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review routine legal documents (NDAs, service agreements, by-laws, board minutes).
• Support corporate governance tasks and regulatory filings.
• Prepare robust first drafts for less routine documents.
• Conduct legal research across investments, funds, employment, IP, contracts, governance.
• Provide admin support and maintain organized legal files.
• Improve processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage legal transactions and projects with deadlines and follow-ups.
• Support deal documentation, fund subscriptions and intragroup agreements.
• Maintain compliant records and protect confidential information.
• Deliver high‑quality work and develop legal and professional expertise.

Skills

JD competency

2+ years corporate law

Analytical skills

Research ability

Communication

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or 2nd year JD

Tools

Microsoft 365

Adobe Acrobat

Lexis or legal research platform

Job description

Position Responsibilities

• Draft and review routine legal documents such as NDAs, service agreements, articles of incorporation, by‑laws, board resolutions, board minutes, financial reports, fund disclosure documents, and regulatory forms, and provide basic analysis and recommendations that can be relied upon by lawyers.
• Support corporate governance activities, including assisting with the drafting and execution of board resolutions, tracking Annual General Meetings, and managing regulatory filings.
• Prepare robust first drafts of less routine legal documents that can serve as a strong foundation for further legal review and refinement.
• Conduct legal research and provide analysis across a range of legal areas, including investments, funds, employment law, intellectual property, contract law, and corporate governance.
• Provide administrative support to the legal team, including maintaining and organizing legal files and records, preparing legal correspondence and documentation, tracking matter or transaction progress, and supporting the upkeep of legal processes and applications such as Legal Tracker and Legal Inventory.
• Develop subject matter knowledge and identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance operational efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage legal transactions, projects, and initiatives by tracking deadlines, monitoring outstanding actions, and coordinating follow‑ups.
• Support investment‑related legal and corporate governance activities, including deal documentation, fund subscriptions, entity management, and intragroup agreements.
• Maintain organized and compliant records, ensuring effective knowledge management and protection of confidential information.
• Prioritize and deliver high‑quality work while continuously developing legal, technical, and professional expertise.

Key Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or completion of at least the second year of a JD program.
• Preferably 2+ years of experience in a corporate law firm, in‑house legal department, or a financial/investment services environment.
• Strong analytical, research, problem‑solving, and sound judgment skills, with the ability to assess complex information and provide practical recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, time management, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey information and present ideas to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience conducting legal and internet‑based research; familiarity with Lexis or similar legal research platforms is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of corporate governance, contract review, legal documentation, and general legal principles and practices.

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

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. Recent awards include: 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner Manulife Named one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2025 Financial Times World's Best Employers Asia-Pacific 2026 We've been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2026 #1 Life Insurer for AI Maturity by Evident 2026.

Our ambition is to be the number one choice for customers. Learn more at https://www.manulife.com/.