Senior Legal Specialist

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 to ensure legal compliance with requirements and internal standards.

• In-depth knowledge of mutual fund regulation and compliance, including the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Securities Act of 1933.

• Experience with EDGAR and common-language databases; ArcPro experience is a plus but is not required.

• 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, and 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 level of integrity, professionalism, collegiality, and respect in interactions with department members and business partners.

• Supports the legal department in meeting SEC filing obligations and internal standards for open-end and closed-end funds.

• Helps manage legal and regulatory risk through accurate, timely, and high-quality preparation and review of fund disclosure and shareholder materials.

• Coordinates across management, legal staff, and outside counsel to keep assigned matters progressing and stakeholders informed.

• Monitors regulatory and industry developments and applies current requirements to assigned fund work.

• Balances overlapping filings, compressed deadlines, shifting priorities, and peak-period demands whilemaintaining accuracy and professionalism.

• 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.

• Experience with closed-end funds is a plus.

• Working knowledge of EDGAR and common-language databases.

• Ability to work effectively and independently in a demanding, fast-paced, and fluid environment.

• Availability to work overtime as needed, including during some peak holiday periods.

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.

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 hr@manulife.com.

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact hr@manulife.com for the salary range for your location.

Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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