Closing Date: 26th May, 2026
Description:
The Counsel role provides robust legal analysis, advice and counsel to support John Hancock Investment Management and John Hancock mutual funds, ETFs and other investment products. In addition, the role will consistently advise senior business people on strategic legal matters and mentor junior counsels.Position Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice to John Hancock Investment Management and its affiliated companies.
- Advise the Company of known risks and assess and report to the appropriate Company officers as to whether those risks are appropriately identified, assessed, monitored and reported
- Engage outside counsel (when vital and appropriate) after acquiring the necessary approvals, and execute the process of selecting, hiring, monitoring, paying and providing mentorship and direction to such outside counsel.
- Provide any other legal advice that management may require
- Actively participate in and support relevant public policy, regulatory and lobbying activities and initiatives of industry trade organizations
- Mentor junior counsel(s) and associates
- Participate in industry conferences, presentations, committees and working groups
- May lead legal research projects/initiatives and product launches.
Required Qualifications:
- Member in good standing with the Bar
- Licensed to practice law in the United States
- Minimum 5 years prior tried experience with major law firm and/or in-house corporate role
- Extensive 1940 Act Experience
- Experience with and knowledge of the legislative frameworks
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Outstanding influencing and negotiation skills
- Highly organized with validated mentoring and coaching skills
- Thoughtful and operates with a high level of discretion
- Ability to quickly identify and respond to legal problems/risk.
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 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.
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The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.
