General Counsel, Asia

Manulife

Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hybrid
Leading multi-market legal functions in asia
Insurance legal and regulatory expertise
Ethics and compliance framework operationalization
This role will be part of the Asia Division Executive Committee (ADEC) and will play a pivotal role in advising the business on driving growth across the firm’s franchise and advancing its digital and customer-centric efforts

Job Summary

  • This role will be part of the Asia Division Executive Committee (ADEC) and will play a pivotal role in advising the business on driving growth across the firm’s franchise and advancing its digital and customer-centric efforts.
  • The Asia GC will oversee a total team size of approx. 55-60 team members, through 3 regional lawyers, 11 local General Counsel (of which 2 have matric reports), and 2 key matrix reports in Compliance and Regulatory Affairs.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

This role will be part of the Asia Division Executive Committee (ADEC) and will play a pivotal role in advising the business on driving growth across the firm’s franchise and advancing its digital and customer-centric efforts.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leading multi-market legal functions in Asia
  • Insurance legal and regulatory expertise
  • Ethics and Compliance framework operationalization
  • Advising senior stakeholders on risk and growth
  • Navigating ambiguity and complex legal issues

Nice-to-have

  • Strong emotional intelligence and EQ
  • Building trusted advisor relationships
  • Driving sustainability and purpose-driven strategy
  • Inclusive leadership behaviours

Key Requirements

  • Substantial experience in legal leadership roles
  • Experience in financial institutions
  • Asia on-the-ground experience preferred
  • International experience a plus

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Not specified

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