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Manulife Financial

Global financial services: insurance and investments

Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • Native-level Japanese and business-level English proficiency.
  • Japanese attorney qualification.
  • Practical experience in corporate legal affairs or at a law firm.

Responsibilities

  • Respond to internal legal inquiries and consultations, advising based on knowledge of insurance law, civil law (contract and inheritance law), the Insurance Business Act, the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, and dispute prevention and resolution; determine when external counsel should be engaged and manage external counsel.
  • Support negotiations before alternative dispute resolution (ADR) or litigation, lead ADR cases, manage external counsel in litigation matters, and coordinate with the relevant business divisions.
  • Provide legal advice within cross-functional teams handling new projects or incidents, supporting appropriate project execution or incident resolution.
  • Review outsourcing agreements and other routine contracts entered into by the company.
  • Conduct internal seminars and perform related duties.

About the Company

Manulife Financial

Global financial services: insurance and investments

Manulife Financial is a global financial services provider offering a wide range of insurance and investment solutions. It serves individuals, businesses, and institutions with products such as life and health insurance, wealth management, and retirement plans. Customers fund these products through premiums, fees for asset management, and investment income earned on invested assets. Manulife uses analytics and technology to tailor services and improve efficiency, aiming to help clients protect their finances, grow their wealth, and plan for retirement. The company differentiates itself through its large international presence in North America, Asia, and Europe, its breadth of products, and its emphasis on data-driven insights to personalize offerings. Its goal is to help customers achieve their financial goals and aspirations by providing comprehensive, paid-for financial solutions and ongoing support across multiple regions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
1887

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