AVP, Individual Insurance and Affinity

 AVP, Individual Insurance and Affinity 

The opportunity

Manulife is seeking an experienced lawyer to join the Individual Insurance & Affinity legal team. This position requires providing strategic and specialized legal counsel, delivering practical, timely, and cost-effective solutions to safeguard and promote Manulife’s interests in Canada.

Reporting to the VP & Chief Counsel of Individual Insurance, Affinity, and Canada Law, this role requires collaboration across the Canada Law team and with senior legal and business management as well as leaders of related functional groups within the Canada Segment. Additionally, the individual may represent Manulife in relevant industry working groups.
 

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic legal advice focused on achieving business objectives, managing risks, and developing risk mitigation strategies to meet Manulife's goals

• Provide comprehensive analysis and expert advice on legislative and regulatory matters across Canada

• Draft and negotiate key contracts with vendors, partners, and plan sponsors

• Provide guidance on insurance, commercial relationships and agreements, digital matters, privacy concerns, and technology-related issues

• Support the creation of products and services that are digital-oriented and customer-focused

• Support Canada Law in delivering legal services, as well as fostering team engagement and development

• Collaborate with various legal teams and colleagues in Compliance, Government Relations Canada, Privacy & Cyber, and Anti-Fraud as necessary

Required Qualifications:

• A member of a provincial Bar association with at least 10 years of meaningful experience

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, capable of influencing all levels of the organization, including senior management

• Proficient in prioritizing and making risk-based decisions

• Proven ability to work independently, collaboratively, and strategically under pressure

• Demonstrates exceptional leadership in building and maintaining trusted relationships with management, business partners, and colleagues

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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About Manulife and John Hancock

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.

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 [email protected].

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Salary range is expected to be between

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location. 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. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

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. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.