Manulife Financial Inc is seeking a Chief Counsel for Wealth and Asset Management in Asia, based in Hong Kong. The role requires a seasoned legal leader to oversee legal services across multiple jurisdictions while supporting strategic initiatives and managing a legal team
Job Summary
Manulife is seeking a Chief Counsel for Wealth and Asset Management in Asia to lead the legal team across 10 markets.
The role will involve advising the business on driving growth and advancing its digital and customer-centric efforts.
The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in legal leadership roles in a global asset management firm.
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Manulife Financial Inc is seeking a Chief Counsel for Wealth and Asset Management in Asia, based in Hong Kong. The role requires a seasoned legal leader to oversee legal services across multiple jurisdictions while supporting strategic initiatives and managing a legal team.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Lead legal team across 10 markets
Advise on growth and digital efforts
Support strategic product initiatives
Experience in M&A deals and joint ventures
Nice-to-have
Role model inclusive leadership behaviors
Deliver timely and relevant communications
Build relationships to influence globally
Key Requirements
LLB or JD and admission to the Bar in an Asian jurisdiction
Ability to communicate in Chinese (Putonghua and Cantonese)
Demonstrated leadership in managing legal teams across jurisdictions
Significant experience in legal leadership roles in global asset management