The Opportunity
Manulife’s Real Estate Finance Group (REFG) manages a diversified commercial mortgage portfolio across the U.S. and Canada, supported by both internal and external investors. REFG oversees asset management through the full loan lifecycle and partners closely with borrowers, solicitors/lawyers, title companies, and key internal stakeholders. Within REFG, the Legal Services team is primarily responsible for preparing and managing documentation for mortgage discharges when loans are paid in full, while maintaining accurate security across the active portfolio.
How will you create impact?
You will operate within REFG, collaborating with adjacent teams to support U.S. and Canadian clients across a wide range of transactions and initiatives. Our ideal candidate is organized, professional, responsible and committed to helping us serve our internal clients as well as external. Create, review and revise documents required to complete legal filings in accordance with federal and state regulations and manage risk.
Responsibilitiesinclude but not limited to:
Review of Commercial mortgage files (all legal documentation)
Review and knowledge of recorded documentation (title search)
Actively monitoring pending payoffs
Prepare and execute discharge documentation for Canada and the U.S., ensuring the correct forms are used, appropriate signing authorities are identified and obtain signatures, and all notarization requirements are accurately followed
Maintain and renew existing PPSA and UCC filingsandassist withassociated billing
Assist in researching previously paid out mortgages throughout Canada and the U.S. and prepare discharges when required for outsidesolicitors/lawyers or previous Mortgage customers
Managingthe file room(retrieving andarchiving),completingchecklists, updating mortgage systems
Assist withmortgage notecollateralprogram
This job description does not represent a comprehensive listing of job duties that are required of the employee performing this role. We reserve the right to change duties or assign additional duties at any timeat Manulife’s discretion.
Qualifications:
Law Clerk program / Legal Administration diploma
3 – 5 years in similar role specializing in Commercial Real Estate / Mortgage or Residential Real Estate is desirable
Working knowledge of business/mortgage/real estate legal terminology
Knowledge of MS Office;
Outlook and other business and legal research tools
Proven proficiency in e- registry systems (Teranet)
Comfortable working in a team environment, with ability to work independently
Ability to identify risks; and ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism
Ability to coordinate with several stakeholders both internal and external (borrowers, solicitors, title companies, and third-party consultants)
Contribute to continuous improvements of processes within team
Willingness to learn new job functions as needed and work across teams.
A candidate who is proactive and demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with a positive, team-oriented attitude
Notary Public license helpful but not required.
When you join our team:
We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.
About Manulife and John Hancock
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Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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