Manulifes commercial mortgage portfolio is comprised of assets domiciled in both the US and Canada and have both internal and external investors. We have direct interactions with the borrowers solicitors and title companies as well as both internal and external stakeholders. Within Closing/Post Closing we have a Legal Services Team which primarily is responsible for preparing all documentation for the registration of mortgage discharges after Canadian and US loans have been paid in full while ensuring we maintain accurate security on the current portfolio.
Responsibilities
Review of Commercial mortgage files (all legal documentation)
Review and knowledge of recorded documentation (title search)
Prepare all discharge documentation for Canada and US; which includes ensuring the correct parties are executing the document and ensuring proper notarization rules are followed.
Maintain and renew existing PPSA and UCC filings
Assist in researching previously paid out mortgages throughout Canada and the U.S. and prepare discharges when required for outside Lawyers or previous Mortgage customers.
Mortgage file management completing checklists updating mortgage systems scanning documentation.
Manage and maintain physical and digital archives ensuring proper organization and retrieval of documents and records.
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
Good 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 to work 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)
Contribute to continuous improvements of processes within team
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About Manulife and John Hancock
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Referenced Salary Location
Toronto OntarioWorking Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$53775.00 CAD - $89625.00 CADIf you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge skills qualifications experience and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits including health dental mental health vision short- and long-term disability life and AD&D insurance coverage adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays vacation personal and sick days and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S. please contact for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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