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Managing director, assistant chief counsel

Toronto, Ontario
On-site
Full-time
No salary posted1 weeks ago
Employment type
Full-time · On-site
Posted
September 26, 2026
Province
Ontario (ON)

Hiring confidence: Sparse posting · 11/100

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Manulife seeks a Managing Director, Assistant Chief Counsel with 8 years of meaningful transactional legal experience involving the structuring, negotiation and managing of complex private debt transactions, in particular private placement notes, project finance, private credit and investments across a variety of industries. This position works closely with the company’s front-office teams that originate investments around the world. The position will also collaborate with other business teams …

This role is based in Ontario. Société Financière Manuvie is hiring for this full-time position through Jobily, where you can check how well your resume matches the posting before you apply.

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Typical qualifications for Canadian employers

  • 8 years of meaningful transactional legal experience
  • Expertise in structuring complex private debt transactions
  • Experience with private placement notes
  • Project finance experience
  • Private credit experience

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  • Private debt transactions
  • Legal structuring
  • Contract negotiation

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What you'll do

  • Structure and negotiate complex private debt transactions
  • Manage private placement notes, project finance, and private credit matters
  • Work closely with front-office investment teams
  • Originate investments around the world
  • Collaborate with other business teams
  • Provide legal counsel and guidance on transactional matters

What you'll need

  • 8 years of meaningful transactional legal experience
  • Expertise in structuring complex private debt transactions
  • Experience with private placement notes
  • Project finance experience
  • Private credit experience
  • Experience across multiple industries
  • Ability to work with front-office investment teams

About the Company

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Société Financière Manuvie