About the role#
Manulife is seeking two Articling Students for a 10-month placement within its in-house legal department. This term begins in July 2027 and offers hands-on experience in commercial, corporate, regulatory, and litigation matters. You will work alongside experienced counsel at a global financial services organization. The program includes mentorship, training, and exposure to complex legal issues.
What you'll do#
- Support lawyers in providing strategic and risk-informed legal advice.
- Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
- Assist with contract drafting, policy reviews, regulatory compliance, and litigation strategy.
- Participate in regular meetings with the Articling Principal and attend internal training.
- Travel to different Manulife offices as required.
What you'll need#
- A law degree with a strong academic background.
- Demonstrated interest in commercial, corporate, regulatory, litigation, or insurance law.
- A proactive, self-starting approach with a strong work ethic.
- Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts to both legal and business audiences.
- Advocacy, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
- Digital literacy in MS Office and web-based legal research tools.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a client service mindset.
- High attention to detail and critical thinking abilities.
Location & details#
- Locations: Toronto and Waterloo, Ontario.
- Term: Summer 2027 start for a 10-month contract.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time and paid position.
About Manulife
Manulife is an international financial services group based in Toronto. The company operates as Manulife in Canada, Asia, and Europe and as John Hancock in the United States. It manages over 1.3 trillion dollars in assets for approximately 34 million customers. The organization employs more than 34,000 people and works with over 116,000 agents.
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