John Hancock
Transactional Lawyer (Finance)
Job Description
John HancockManulife seeks transactional lawyers with 4 to 10 years of meaningful work experience involving the structuring, negotiating and managing of complex transactions including (i) private equity investment transactions, (ii) private equity fund raising and fund management, (iv) senior and junior debt transactions, including private placements, and (iv) mergers/acquisitions. This position works closely with the companys investment management business and its front-office teams that originate investments around the world. The position will also collaborate with other business teams and legal colleagues in the United States, Canada and internationally to support asset origination, investment management, fundraising and corporate initiatives.
The successful candidates will have deep knowledge of private equity transactions, including both collective investment vehicles and direct investments across a variety of asset classes and industries, as well as fundraising, and familiarity with debt transactions of various types. Experience in cross-border transactions, project finance, infrastructure transactions and/or workouts and restructurings enhances any candidacy. Above all, we seek colleagues who act as trusted advisors and broad problem solvers to partner with business clients to develop prudent, creative solutions that advance and protect the companys interests.
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We bring a bold ambition and set of goals to drive transformation in our industry, a mission for Decisions made easier. Lives made better," a leadership team dedicated to your growth and success as well as our best, every day!
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About Manulife
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2019, we had more than 35,000 employees, over 98,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving almost 30 million customers. As of September 30, 2020, we had $1.3 trillion (US$943 billion) in assets under management and administration, and in the previous 12 months we made $31.2 billion in payments to our customers. Our principal operations are in Asia, Canada and the United States where we have served customers for more than 155 years. We trade as 'MFC' on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges and under '945' in Hong Kong.
Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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 recruitment@manulife.com .
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