Advance your legal career with Manulife as an Assistant Chief Counsel, focusing on private debt transactions in a hybrid work model. Collaborate with front-office teams worldwide to structure innovative investment solutions. This pivotal role requires over 8 years of transactional legal experience, specifically in private placements, project finance, and cross-border transactions. You will partner with internal business teams and legal colleagues in Canada, the U.
S., and internationally to support asset origination and corporate initiatives. A robust problem solver, you will deliver prudent legal advice to mitigate risks for the company.

Key Responsibilities
• Analyze and structure investment opportunities with business teams
• Review and negotiate complex deal documents




• Manage processes from transaction origination to closing
• Support existing portfolio investments and regulatory matters
• Direct outside counsel on transactions and investments

Requirements:
• Juris Doctor with 8+ years of relevant experience
• Licensed (or eligible) to practice law in Ontario
• Background in major law firms or corporate environments
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work remotely across time zones Bring your legal expertise in private debt transactions to support Manulife's mission of making decisions easier and lives better.

📌 Assistant Chief Counsel at Manulife (Toronto)
🏢 Manulife/John Hancock
📍 Toronto