Senior Procurement Contract Specialist (Contract Drafting and Review - Morning Shift)

Join Manulife's Procurement Contracting team and play a key role in supporting the review, drafting, and negotiation of vendor agreements that enable our business operations worldwide. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with sourcing, legal, risk, and business stakeholders while gaining exposure to a broad range of commercial contracts, procurement activities, and regulatory requirements. You will build valuable expertise in contract management and legal operations while contributing to a global organization committed to making decisions easier and lives better.
Position Responsibilities:
Draft and review procurement contracts and other legal documents between Manulife and external parties;
Utilize and manage the systems and tools used during the procurement process;
Provide contractual and administrative support during procurement activities;
Assist with creating and maintaining standard procurement templates;
Coordinate with internal Sourcing partners, SMEs, and other business partners to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements;
Facilitate contract execution through the appropriate signing tools and ensure signatories comply with internal policies;
Ensure adherence to company policies, standards, business procedures, and documentation requirements;
Perform legal research as needed to support contractual activities.
This job description is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties required for this role. We reserve the right to change these duties or assign additional duties at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications:
Graduate of Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB); or completed at least third year status in law school
At least two years of experience in contract review, legal assessment, and drafting
Strong analytical, research, and written communication skills, with the ability to interpret and negotiate contractual language
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to quickly learn contract management and procurement systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting procurement, sourcing, contract management, or legal operations functions in a corporate environment
Knowledge of contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools, e-signature platforms, and procurement systems
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple contracts and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across legal, sourcing, risk, and business teams
Experience negotiating commercial contracts and working with internal and external stakeholders to resolve contractual issues
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.
About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.
Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact hr@manulife.com.
Working Arrangement
Hybrid