Senior Legal Advisor and Corporate Governance Expert
3 days ago
RFA Bank of Canada is a leading Canadian-owned real estate firm, offering mortgage brokers a complete range of Prime and Alternative mortgage solutions.
As a division of RFA (Realty Financial Advisors), RFA Bank of Canada is a federally regulated Schedule I Bank. Our goal is to be a long-term leader in the residential lending market by providing more than just competitive rates and compensation.
The OpportunityWe're seeking an experienced Senior Legal Advisor and Corporate Governance Expert to join our team at RFA Bank of Canada.
Job DescriptionThe Senior Legal Advisor and Corporate Governance Expert will provide legal oversight, solutions-oriented guidance and recommendations to stakeholders and Senior Management on all legal matters affecting RFA.
- Review and negotiate RFA contracts.
- Ensure the legal rights of RFA are protected, its legal obligations and potential exposures and risks are well defined and understood by management, and that RFA complies with applicable laws and regulations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships and support for business units and provide appropriate guidance and advice as necessary.
This role also involves advising the board of directors and its committees on legal and regulatory matters, including corporate governance.
RequirementsTo be successful in this role, you will require:
- 10+ years' work experience in a regulated Financial Institution in Canada, with 5+ years in a leadership role, preferably banking focused.
- Securities, regulatory and corporate governance experience.
- Contract drafting and negotiation, particularly outsourced services agreements and SaaS and cloud-based software licensing agreements.
- Corporate secretary experience.
- Broad legal subject matter knowledge.
- Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues.
We offer a highly competitive salary package, including an estimated annual salary of $170,000-$200,000 based on location and experience.
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