Managing Director, Assistant Chief Counsel Manulife seeks a Managing Director, Assistant Chief Counsel with 8+ years of meaningful transactional legal experience involving the structuring, negotiation and managing of complex private debt transactions, in particular private placement notes, project finance, private credit and investments across a variety of industries. This position works closely with the company’s front-office teams that originate investments around the world. The position will also collaborate with other business teams and legal colleagues in Canada, the United States and internationally to support asset origination, asset management, and corporate initiatives.

The successful candidate will have deep knowledge of fixed income transactions of various types. Experience in cross-border transactions, regulated industries and/or workouts and restructurings improves any candidacy. Above all, we seek a colleague who act as a trusted advisor and broad problem solver to partner with business clients to develop prudent, creative solutions that advance and protect the company’s interests.

Position Responsibilities:

Partner with internal business teams to analyze and structure investment opportunities

Review, analyze and negotiate deal documents

Manage transaction processes from origination through closing

Support existing portfolio investments, including review of amendments, consents, workouts, prepayments and regulatory matters

Direct outside counsel in connection with transactions and other investment matters

Keep abreast of legal, regulatory and market developments

Apply legal principles in a practical way to support and protect the company from a variety of risks

Provide general corporate advice to support the organizations investment businesses and operations

Required Qualifications:

Juris Doctor with 8+ years meaningful experience

Licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practice law in Ontario

Prior work experience at a major law firm and/or in a corporate environment

Integrity,



collegiality, team orientation, and professionalism

Strong analytical abilities, excellent judgment and outstanding communication skills

Ability to work optimally with clients and colleagues remotely across multiple time zones

Adaptability to shifting demands in an evolving environment

When you join our team:

We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

We’ll recognize and support you in a versatile 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.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

Referenced Salary Location Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement ハイブリッド勤務

Salary range is expected to be between $129,800.00 CAD - $241,200.00 CAD

Benefits and Perks

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 [email protected] for the salary range for your location.

Manulife 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 and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources.

Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process.

For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement.

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📌 Managing Director, Assistant Chief Counsel (Toronto)
🏢 Manulife group
📍 Toronto