Investment Transactions Paralegal

About the role

Manulife Investment Management (HK) Limited is looking for an entry-level Paralegal to support its Investment Law Division across Asia and North America. Working under the direction of lawyers, the Paralegal provides legal and administrative support for public and private debt and equity investments, real estate acquisitions and dispositions, third-party initiatives and strategic projects. The position is hybrid.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and review routine legal documents such as NDAs, service agreements, articles of incorporation, by-laws, board resolutions, minutes, financial reports, fund disclosure documents and regulatory forms, and give basic analysis and recommendations.
• Support corporate governance, including board resolutions, Annual General Meetings and regulatory filings.
• Prepare first drafts of less routine legal documents and conduct legal research across investments, funds, employment law, intellectual property, contract law and corporate governance.
• Maintain and organize legal files, prepare correspondence, track matter progress and support tools such as Legal Tracker and Legal Inventory.
• Manage transactions and projects by tracking deadlines and coordinating follow-ups, and support deal documentation, fund subscriptions, entity management and intragroup agreements.
• Keep records organized and compliant, protect confidential information and help improve processes.

Required profile

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or at least the second year of a JD program.
• Preferably 2+ years of experience in a corporate law firm, in-house legal department or financial/investment services environment.
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with good judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Working knowledge of corporate governance, contract review and legal documentation.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with legal and internet-based research; familiarity with Lexis or similar platforms is an advantage.