AVP, Head of Global Capital Formation Legal

Manulife

Lead legal advisor for Global Capital Formation at Manulife Investment Management. Oversee private fund formation, regulatory compliance and team management across diverse private markets strategies.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeBoston • Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $152,900 - $283,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the Global Capital Formation legal function supporting all aspects of private fund formation across private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real estate, timberland and agriculture
Oversee the structuring, launch, and administration of global funds with co‑investment vehicles, parallel structures, and feeder vehicles as well as funds of one and separately managed accounts
Draft, negotiate, and supervise preparation of core private fund documents, including: Limited partnership agreements, Private placement memoranda, Subscription agreements, Investment management agreements and Side letters
Engage directly with senior leadership and investment teams to resolve complex structuring, operational, and investor-related matters
Provide strategic legal guidance on development of new global private markets products and customized investor solutions and partner closely with investor relations and distribution teams on fundraising for global private markets strategies
Advise on regulatory matters involving the Investment Advisers Act, Securities Act, and Investment Company Act, including development and maintenance of fund-related policies and procedures
Review and approve investor communications and marketing materials to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements
Oversee preparation and updating of Form ADV and other regulatory filings for private markets entities
Collaborate with investment, finance, compliance, tax, operations, and investor relations teams on capital formation strategy, product development, fund closings, and ongoing fund governance
Manage external counsel engagements to ensure efficiency, cost‑effectiveness, and consistency across global fund launches
Serve as the principal legal advisor to the Global Capital Formation function and a strategic partner to business leadership
Build, develop, and lead a high-performing team supporting global private fund formation activities
Drive continuous improvement across legal processes, documentation standards, and fundraising workflows
Contribute to strategic planning for the long-term growth of the Private Markets platform

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with strong academic background
10+ years of experience with a focus on private fund formation at an asset manager or leading law firm
Demonstrated ability to lead and team as well as cross-functional initiatives, with effective communication with senior stakeholders
Strong business judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, mental health, vision insurance
short- and long-term disability coverage
life and AD&D insurance
adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
employee/family assistance plans
retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans)
global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
financial education and counseling resources
paid time off (up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time)
full range of statutory leaves of absence

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Hard Skills & Tools

private fund formationlimited partnership agreementsprivate placement memorandasubscription agreementsinvestment management agreementsregulatory complianceForm ADV preparationfund governancecapital formation strategyfund documentation standards

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic thinkingeffective communicationbusiness judgmentteam collaborationcross-functional initiative managementproblem-solvingadaptabilitycontinuous improvementstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Juris Doctor