AVP, Head of Global Capital Formation Legal

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Manulife

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1887

🏥 Healthcare

💸 Finance

🛡️ Insurance

💰 $1.2G Post-IPO Debt on 2023-03

Healthcare • Finance • Insurance

Manulife is a leading international financial services group based in Canada, offering a range of insurance and wealth management products to customers across North America, Asia, and Europe. The company is dedicated to helping people with their financial and healthcare needs through innovative solutions in insurance, investment, and retirement planning. Manulife is notable for its commitment to sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion. It has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, demonstrating its dedication to creating a supportive and diverse workplace. With operations spanning numerous countries, Manulife is committed to delivering strong financial performance and customer satisfaction.

📋 Description

• Lead and manage the Global Capital Formation legal function for private fund formation across private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real estate, timberland, and agriculture • Oversee structuring, launch, and administration of global funds, co-investment vehicles, parallel structures, feeder vehicles, funds of one, and separately managed accounts • Draft, negotiate, and supervise preparation of limited partnership agreements, private placement memoranda, subscription agreements, investment management agreements, and side letters • Advise senior leadership and investment teams on complex structuring, operational, and investor-related matters • Provide legal guidance on new global private markets products and customized investor solutions • Partner with investor relations and distribution teams on fundraising • Advise on Investment Advisers Act, Securities Act, and Investment Company Act matters • Develop and maintain fund-related policies and procedures • Review and approve investor communications and marketing materials • Oversee preparation and updating of Form ADV and other regulatory filings • Collaborate with investment, finance, compliance, tax, operations, and investor relations teams • Manage external counsel engagements • Serve as principal legal advisor to Global Capital Formation and strategic partner to business leadership • Build, develop, and lead a high-performing legal team • Improve legal processes, documentation standards, and fundraising workflows • Contribute to long-term strategic planning for the Private Markets platform

🎯 Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with strong academic background • 10+ years of experience focused on private fund formation at an asset manager or leading law firm • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and cross-functional initiatives • Effective communication with senior stakeholders • Strong business judgment and strategic thinking • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment • Deep technical knowledge of U.S. securities laws • Extensive experience negotiating with institutional investors • Proven leadership capability within a global asset management environment

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Mental health benefits • Vision insurance • Short- and long-term disability insurance • Life and AD&D insurance coverage • Adoption/surrogacy benefits • Wellness benefits • Employee/family assistance plans • Retirement savings plans, including pension/401(k) savings plans • Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions • Financial education and counseling resources • Up to 11 paid holidays per year • 3 personal days per year • 150 hours of vacation per year • 40 hours of sick time per year, or more where required by law • Statutory leaves of absence • Incentive programs and incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance • Flexible environment supporting learning, growth, well-being, and inclusion