Legal Counsel

3 weeks ago

Old Toronto, Canada Scotiabank Full time
Title: Legal Counsel - AML, ATF, Sanctions & ABAC (11 Month Contract)

Requisition ID: 210832

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Role Overview: Provides advice and counsel to a broad range of bank stakeholders on matters relating to (i) Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorist Financing and Sanctions, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ii) manage regulatory matters and investigations regarding the above, and (iii) monitor and instructing external counsel. The primary focus is on operations in Canadian jurisdictions but coordinates with international jurisdictions as required. This position reports to the Director, Strategic Initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Provides legal analysis, documentation, negotiation, preparation, review, research and advice and counsel to bank stakeholders (including across stakeholder groups and on multi-functional teams) on complex matters in relation to new and existing programs, sometimes with little or no precedent.
  2. Researches legal issues of substantial complexity on a national or regional basis and proposed federal and provincial legislation to evaluate impact on the Bank; informs management on developing legal trends and their impact on operations and recommends courses of action.
  3. Represents the Bank at meetings or on committees with government, public and private organizations; researches and prepares submissions to government bodies on legislation and other issues affecting the organization.
  4. Directs the activity of outside counsel.
  5. Recommends and/or carries out the course of action to be taken regarding ongoing matters.
  6. Superintends the work of counsel and staff within a group, including setting work standards, methods and procedures within the Department in accordance with company-wide policies and appraising work performance.
  7. Helps to promote a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.

Qualifications:

  1. Graduated from a recognized Canadian law school and a member in good standing of the Bar in a Canadian common law jurisdiction.
  2. A broad experience acquired either at the Bank or another financial institution or large law firm in commercial law with emphasis on the legal structure around retail banking, commercial banking and insurance.
  3. Specific knowledge of the legal issues of each of the subject areas.
  4. Experience in dealing with regulators and industry associations.

Skills:

  1. Demonstrate excellent management, relationship building and communication skills.
  2. Work confidently with senior management and provide advice and counsel on a broad range of legal issues.
  3. Obtain consensus support for initiatives and achieve successful outcomes.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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