Counsel

Manulife•Boston, MA

3d•$128,550 - $222,820•Hybrid

About The Position

The Counsel role provides robust legal analysis, advice and counsel to support John Hancock Investment Management and John Hancock mutual funds, ETFs and other investment products. In addition, the role will consistently advise senior business people on strategic legal matters and mentor junior counsels.

Requirements

Member in good standing with the Bar
Licensed to practice law in the United States
Minimum 5 years prior tried experience with major law firm and/or in-house corporate role
Extensive 1940 Act Experience
Experience with and knowledge of the legislative frameworks
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding influencing and negotiation skills
Highly organized with validated mentoring and coaching skills
Thoughtful and operates with a high level of discretion
Ability to quickly identify and respond to legal problems/risk.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice to John Hancock Investment Management and its affiliated companies.
Advise the Company of known risks and assess and report to the appropriate Company officers as to whether those risks are appropriately identified, assessed, monitored and reported
Engage outside counsel (when vital and appropriate) after acquiring the necessary approvals, and execute the process of selecting, hiring, monitoring, paying and providing mentorship and direction to such outside counsel.
Provide any other legal advice that management may require
Actively participate in and support relevant public policy, regulatory and lobbying activities and initiatives of industry trade organizations
Mentor junior counsel(s) and associates
Participate in industry conferences, presentations, committees and working groups
May lead legal research projects/initiatives and product launches.