Junior Legal Counsel

Support the Head of Legal/Legal Director in delivering a professional and effective legal function within the Legal and Compliance Department of Manulife (Vietnam) Limited. Provide practical legal advice and support to business functions, help manage legal risks, and contribute to the Company’s legal initiatives and projects.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide practical legal advice to business functions, including operations and distribution channels, primarily on insurance regulations, insurance contracts, and sales-related matters.
• Provide legal advice on customer complaints and insurance claims, including the review of proposed responses and the assessment of related legal issues.
• Assist in managing litigation and disputes, including coordinating with external counsel and relevant internal stakeholders.
• Review insurance policy wording and supporting product materials for legal compliance, clarity, and consistency.
• Draft and review the Company’s responses and correspondence to regulators and external agencies on matters within the Legal function’s scope of responsibility.
• Identify and assess legal risks arising from the Company’s business and operations, and recommend practical measures to mitigate those risks.
• Support the delivery of the Legal function’s strategic initiatives and projects in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Perform other legal duties appropriate to the role, as assigned by the General Counsel, Head of Legal, or Legal Director.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law. A lawyer’s practising certificate is an advantage.
• At least 3 years of relevant legal work experience. Experience in life insurance and litigation is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, resourcefulness, and the ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality work under pressure.
• Strong legal research, communication, drafting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across business functions.

 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.

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 hr@manulife.com.