Senior Legal Specialist

Manulife • Boston, MA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Legal Specialist reports to the Director and Managing Legal Specialist and provides regulatory support for registration statements, supplements, proxy and merger filings, and related activities, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal standards. The role supports SEC filing obligations for open-end and closed-end funds and helps manage legal and regulatory risk through accurate, timely preparation and review of fund disclosure and shareholder materials.

The position coordinates with management, legal staff, and outside counsel; keeps stakeholders informed about developments affecting assigned funds; and monitors relevant regulatory and industry developments. The specialist manages multiple matters and deadlines with minimal supervision in a demanding, fast-paced environment, with overtime or work during peak holiday periods as needed.

This is a hybrid role based in Boston, Massachusetts. The stated salary range is $92,475 to $160,290 USD, with potential incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. Eligible employees may access customizable health, dental, mental health, vision, disability, life and AD&D, adoption/surrogacy, wellness, employee/family assistance, retirement savings, paid time off, and statutory leave benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree.
• At least seven years of experience preparing mutual fund prospectuses, registration statements, supplements, proxy statements, and other disclosure documents.
• Experience with open-end fund SEC filings and related disclosure requirements.
• Working knowledge of EDGAR and common-language databases.
• In-depth knowledge of mutual fund regulation and compliance, including the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Securities Act of 1933.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, written and verbal communication, and commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, work under pressure, and meet deadlines in a demanding, fast-paced, fluid environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability in response to changing priorities, business needs, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively as a team member.
• High integrity, professionalism, collegiality, and respect in interactions with department members and business partners.
• Availability to work overtime as needed, including during some peak holiday periods.

Nice To Haves

• ArcPro experience.
• Experience with closed-end funds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file SEC registration statements for open-end and closed-end funds.
• Draft and file proxy statements for open-end and closed-end fund proxy solicitations.
• Prepare and coordinate supplements, merger filings, other fund disclosure documents, and related activities.
• Review shareholder reports.
• Keep management, staff, and outside counsel informed of developments affecting assigned funds.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory and industry developments relevant to investment companies.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision, including overtime or work during peak holiday periods when needed.
• Support the legal department in meeting SEC filing obligations and internal standards for open-end and closed-end funds.
• Help manage legal and regulatory risk through accurate, timely, high-quality preparation and review of fund disclosure and shareholder materials.
• Coordinate across management, legal staff, and outside counsel to advance assigned matters and keep stakeholders informed.
• Apply current regulatory requirements to assigned fund work.

Benefits

• Customizable health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage.
• Adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits.
• Employee and family assistance plans.
• Retirement savings plans, including pension/401(k) savings plans, and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions.
• Financial education and counseling resources.
• U.S. paid time off, including up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law).
• Statutory leaves of absence.
• Incentive programs and incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
• Flexible environment supporting well-being and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior