Paralegal

Description:

Manulife is looking to hire an Investment Transactions Paralegal to provide legal support for its Investment Division. Based out of Boston, the Investment Transactions Paralegal will provide transaction support primarily in the private equity and private placement areas of the company. In addition, the incumbent will provide support on legal and regulatory matters relating to public and private debt and equity investment transactions, real estate acquisitions and dispositions, third party initiatives and various company projects on a global basis.

Position Responsibilities
 

• Understand concepts of investment transactions.
• Compile deal documents and other information and obtain signatures.
• Complete private equity fund subscription documents and coordinate the provision of supporting “know-your-client” documentation with outside counsel and administrative agents.
• Support company real estate acquisitions and dispositions, and various investment funds involving Manulife/John Hancock’s mortgage and real estate portfolio.
• Create, review and revise documents required to support various investment subsidiaries.
• Assist in transaction management by tracking deadlines and outstanding matters.
• Supports project-based initiatives relating to investment portfolio.
   

Required Qualifications
 

• Paralegal certificate and/or bachelor’s degree plus demonstrated experience with law firm or corporate law department required.
• 2-5 years’ experience in a law firm or corporate legal department preferred.
• Must be a Notary Public or must be able to become a Notary Public.