Associate Legal Counsel II

To assist and support the Head of Legal/Legal Manager, to facilitate the development of a solid, professional legal function in Manulife (Vietnam) Limited within the Legal & Compliance Department.

Position Responsibilities:

• Handle customer complaint in relation to Legal duties

• Handle litigation jobs

• Provide legal advices and solutions to the business

• Contracts/agreements and internal policies/regulations draft and review

• Draft and review policy wording for insurance products, whilst keeping with all relevant legislative developments and legal requirements

• Training on legal topics

• Communicate and get advice/instruction from regulators (verbal & writing) for the legal matters of the Company

• Identifying and mitigation of legal risks in the business and operation of the Company

• Report and presentation preparation

• Others as requested by the Head of Legal/Legal Manager

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Law, having lawyer practice certificate is an advantage

• Minimum >8 years work experience, life Insurance and litigation experiences are preferred

• Professional insurance or financial qualifications

• Good analytical, resourceful and fast learner

• Independent and has the ability to work under pressure

• Have good research, communication and drafting, problem solving skills

• Proficiency in English

• Team work spirit

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.

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.

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