Senior Funds Regulatory Counsel (SEC Filings)

Manulife/John Hancock; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible environment

Hybrid work model

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock is seeking a Senior Legal Specialist in Boston to provide regulatory support for SEC registrations, supplements, proxy and merger filings and related activities to ensure compliance with the Investment Company Act and internal standards.

You will prepare and file open-end and closed-end fund documents, coordinate with management and outside counsel, monitor developments in fund regulation, and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience drafting mutual fund prospectuses, registration statements and other disclosure documents.
• Experience with open-end fund SEC filings and related disclosure requirements; exposure to closed-end funds a plus.
• Working knowledge of EDGAR and common-language databases; ArcPro is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work overtime during peak periods and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file SEC registration statements for open-end and closed-end funds.
• Draft and file proxy statements for fund proxy solicitations.
• Prepare supplements, merger filings, and other fund disclosure documents.
• Review shareholder reports and monitor regulatory developments.
• Coordinate with management, staff, and outside counsel to keep matters progressing.
• Balance multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Project prioritization

Written communication

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EDGAR

ArcPro

Job description

Manulife/John Hancock is seeking a Senior Legal Specialist in Boston to provide regulatory support for SEC registrations, supplements, proxy and merger filings and related activities to ensure compliance with the Investment Company Act and internal standards.

You will prepare and file open-end and closed-end fund documents, coordinate with management and outside counsel, monitor developments in fund regulation, and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.