Senior Counsel - Toronto
1 day ago

Job description
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
As a Senior Counsel and member of the RBC Law Group Wealth Management team in Canada, you will be a key Law Group contact in providing complex legal and regulatory advice in respect of certain of the securities distribution/dealer businesses in Canada.
What will you do?
Support a broad range of business partners within Canadian Wealth Management with a focus on certain securities-related businesses, including RBC Direct Investing and RBC InvestEase
Support the Canadian Wealth Management businesses on new initiatives and projects, new products and account types
Advise on regulatory developments and assist in formulating and executing policies and procedures for the business
Provide legal support on matters such as interpreting and amending account agreements and forms, reviewing client documentation deficiencies, reviewing agreements and advising on the delivery of services to clients
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
Minimum of 7+ years of corporate/securities law experience gained in private practice and/or in-house law department experience
LLB, called to the bar of a Canadian province, membership in applicable law society or bar association
Subject matter expertise in Canadian securities regulation, including knowledge of applicable self-regulatory organizations rules and policies
Strong written, oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to manage contentious issues
Ability to support strategies and persuade/influence senior executives and business partners
Nice-to-have
Self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment
Demonstrated capability to work independently and collaboratively, including exercising good practical judgment
What's in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
A world-class training program in financial services
Flexible work/life balance options
Opportunities to do challenging work
Job Skills
Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Group Problem Solving, Law, Legal Practices, Strategic AdviceAdditional Job Details
Address:
ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTOCity:
TorontoCountry:
CanadaWork hours/week:
Employment Type:
Full timePlatform:
CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRPJob Type:
RegularPay Type:
SalariedPosted Date:
Application Deadline:
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
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