Senior Counsel, Environmental, Social, and Governance
2 weeks ago
Job Description What is the opportunity? The Enterprise Legal Advisory Team is staffing a Senior Counsel role to provide advice on Environmental, Social & Governance ("ESG") matters to the Enterprise. In this role, the successful candidate will provide legal advice to RBC on ESG strategic initiatives, in particular to strategic partners such as the Climate Strategy and Sustainability teams, and work closely with functional partners such as Risk, Finance and Compliance. What will you do? Identify, assess and manage legal, regulatory, and reputational risk relating to ESG matters Work with business partners on ESG initiatives to provide advice on strategy, disclosure, metrics, risk management and governance Review and advise on ESG-related disclosures Provide sound legal risk analysis in a user‑friendly manner to senior executives and assess and anticipate the needs of business and functional partners Monitor legal regulatory and market developments and trends Advise on sustainability oversight requirements of regulators and expectations of institutional investors and markets Support RBC in its engagement with stakeholders on ESG‑related matters, including attending engagement meetings and drafting responses to shareholder proposals Prepare reports to the RBC Board of Directors and its committees as required What do you need to succeed? Must‑have JD / LLB from a recognized law school Member in good standing of a law society or bar association 6+ years of relevant experience in private practice and/or in‑house at a financial institution Experience working in a multi‑disciplinary team environment and balancing competing work demands, prioritizing and being responsive to business imperatives Nice‑to‑have Experience with ESG matters, public disclosures and/or litigation What’s in it for you? A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, highly competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team Financial strength and strong brand Location: Royal Bank Plaza, 200 Bay St, Toronto, Canada. Posted Date: 2025-06-09 Application Deadline: 2025-06-30 (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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Toronto, Canada RBC Full timeSenior Counsel, Environmental, Social, and Governance 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants What is the opportunity? What will you do? Identify, assess and manage legal, regulatory, and reputational risk relating to ESG matters. Work with business partners on ESG initiatives to provide advice on strategy, disclosure, metrics, risk management and...
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Toronto, Canada RBC Full timeSenior Counsel, Environmental, Social, and Governance 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants What is the opportunity? What will you do? Identify, assess and manage legal, regulatory, and reputational risk relating to ESG matters. Work with business partners on ESG initiatives to provide advice on strategy, disclosure, metrics, risk management and...
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Toronto, Canada RBC Full timeSenior Counsel, Environmental, Social, and Governance 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants What is the opportunity? What will you do? Identify, assess and manage legal, regulatory, and reputational risk relating to ESG matters. Work with business partners on ESG initiatives to provide advice on strategy, disclosure, metrics, risk management and...
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Toronto, Canada Royal Bank of Canada Full timeJob Description What is the opportunity? The Enterprise Legal Advisory Team is staffing a Senior Counsel role to provide advice on Environmental, Social & Governance (“ESG”) matters to the Enterprise. In this role, the successful candidate will provide legal advice to RBC on ESG strategic initiatives, in particular to strategic partners such as the...
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Toronto, Canada Royal Bank of Canada> Full timeJob DescriptionWhat is the opportunity? The Enterprise Legal Advisory Team is staffing a Senior Counsel role to provide advice on Environmental, Social & Governance (“ESG”) matters to the Enterprise. In this role, the successful candidate will provide legal advice to RBC on ESG strategic initiatives, in particular to strategic partners such as the...
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Toronto, Canada Royal Bank of Canada Full timeJob Description What is the opportunity? The Enterprise Legal Advisory Team is staffing a Senior Counsel role to provide advice on Environmental, Social & Governance ("ESG") matters to the Enterprise. In this role, the successful candidate will provide legal advice to RBC on ESG strategic initiatives, in particular to strategic partners such as the Climate...
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Toronto, Canada Royal Bank of Canada Full timeJob Description What is the opportunity? The Enterprise Legal Advisory Team is staffing a Senior Counsel role to provide advice on Environmental, Social & Governance ("ESG") matters to the Enterprise. In this role, the successful candidate will provide legal advice to RBC on ESG strategic initiatives, in particular to strategic partners such as the Climate...
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Managing Counsel, Environmental, Social
7 days ago
Toronto, Canada Royal Bank of Canada Full time**Come Work with Us!** At RBC, our culture is deeply supportive and rich in opportunity and reward. You will help our clients thrive and our communities prosper, empowered by a spirit of shared purpose. Whether you’re helping clients find new opportunities, developing new technology, or providing expert advice to internal partners, you will be doing work...
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada RBC Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per yearJob DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?The Enterprise Legal Advisory Team is staffing a Senior Counsel role to provide advice on Environmental, Social & Governance ("ESG") matters to the Enterprise. In this role, the successful candidate will provide legal advice to RBC on ESG strategic initiatives, in particular to strategic partners such as the Climate...
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Senior ESG Counsel: Risk, Disclosures
3 weeks ago
Toronto, Canada Royal Bank of Canada Full timeA major financial institution is seeking a Senior Counsel to advise on Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) matters. The role involves managing legal risks, advising on ESG initiatives, and collaborating with various business partners. Candidates should have a JD/LLB, be a member of a law society, and possess 6+ years of relevant experience. Attractive...
