Manulife and John Hancock
Corporate/Securities Law Clerk
Toronto, Ontario
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 days ago
Project ManagementExcelCorporate LawCommunicationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office
About the role
- Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity.
- It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Drafting standard resolutions, notices, agreements and related documentation needed to support various filings.
- Draft and file disclosure documents on SEDAR+ (e.g., early warning reports, management proxy materials, notice of meeting and record dates).
- Support all aspects of securities registrations and filings.
- As a member of the shared services group, provide back-up support to colleagues as the need arises and under the supervision of other members of the Governance, Investments and Transactions Team.
- Maintain knowledge of developments in securities-related filing requirements and inform lawyers and others of changes impacting Manulife and revise precedent documents and internal processes and procedures to address regulatory changes.
- Create and manage process documentation and make appropriate recommendations that will positively impact operational efficiency and risk mitigation.
Requirements
- 3+ years' experience as a regulatory and securities law clerk or paralegal
- Knowledge of Canadian securities law and corporate law
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Exceptional attention to detail, shown ability to work well under pressure and successfully execute multiple changing priorities
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and with other departments and outside parties
- Ability to take direction and work independently and proactively, handling various tasks simultaneously while seeking guidance where appropriate
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment
- Ability to use good judgment when responding to issues or requests
- Ability to think strategically, assess alternatives for short and long-term impacts and act decisively
- Ability to be discreet when handling confidential issues
Nice to have
- Law clerk or equivalent certificate/diploma preferred
- Working knowledge of Workiva preferred
Compensation
- Maintain knowledge of developments in jurisdictional and regulatory filing requirements (e.g. OSFI etc.), filing requirements for Annual, Licensing and Business Names Renewals as well as ad hoc event filings.
Benefits
- Prepare and complete stock exchange, SEDAR+, TMX and EDGAR filings as required.
Company info
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- r 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 co
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