Senior Legal Specialist

The Senior Legal Specialist will provide support to the Corporate Secretary, including: Gathering routine Board materials from various internal departments and reviewing materials to ensure accuracy and presentability Using the Board portal “Diligent Boards” to create Board books, manage access, and maintain meeting materials Supporting the Corporate Secretary of various entities on pre/post Board and Committee meeting-related issues Analyzing corporation, LLC and partnership formation documents—including articles of incorporation, operating agreements, and board and shareholder consents—to ensure compliance Handling US entity good‑standing requirements, including managing Insurance Company Certificate of Authority annual renewals in all jurisdictions Managing delegations of authority to various business areas Maintaining US entity corporate records on Blueprint and SharePoint Establishing and maintaining department files on SharePoint and the Corporate Secretary Shared Drive Managing Federal lobbyist and PAC disclosure filings Drafting and reviewing routine documents under supervision for internal and external use Assisting with supervision on various routine projects Balancing opposing demands, prioritizing critical tasks, and demonstrating high-level service and professionalism Required Qualifications Typically more than 2 years of related experience Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate Proven success in project management, administration, or a field requiring strong organizational skills and attention to detail Board of Directors and/or Senior Executive Leadership exposure is a plus Experience with SharePoint, Blueprint, and Diligent is a plus Other Attributes We Are Looking For Brings a composed, confident presence with a high level of professionalism Maintains composure and effectiveness in a fast‑paced environment with evolving demands and priorities High energy and strong work ethic Active thinker; detailed and quality oriented Compliance Obligations: Align with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and Company policies Exhibit ethical behavior in accordance with our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct Benefits & Compensation Location: Boston, Massachusetts Working Arrangement: Hybrid Salary range: $92,475.00 USD – $160,290.00 USD Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. Benefits include health, dental, mental health, vision, short‑and long‑term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. Eligible employees have access to retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Paid time off includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, plus statutory leaves of absence. EEO Statement Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace diversity and foster an inclusive work environment that respects 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. We work to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment and can assist with reasonable accommodations during the application process. Know Your Rights Family & Medical Leave, Employee Polygraph Protection, Right to Work, E-Verify #J-18808-Ljbffr John Hancock