Senior Counsel

4 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada> Full time

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Counsel to join the Canadian Personal Banking and Investments business at Royal Bank of Canada. As a Senior Counsel, you will provide legal support to the business and identify and manage legal, reputational and regulatory risk relating to personal banking and savings products.

What will you do?

  • Provide legal services to the Canadian Banking personal banking and savings lines of business.
  • Act as a legal and regulatory expert for personal banking and savings products for Canadian Banking.
  • Partner with the business unit and advise on anticipated changes in legal requirements affecting its activities and operations.
  • Collaborate with business risk and compliance functions on regulatory compliance issues relating to the products and lines of business supported.
  • Participate in industry meetings of specialists.
  • Support transformational projects and new initiatives undertaken by the lines of business.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

  • Qualified as a lawyer in Canada in common and/or civil law.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience gained in private practice or in-house roles.
  • High level of proficiency in specialized and complex areas of law, particularly banking and consumer protection law.
  • Excellent communication and drafting skills.
  • Strong risk assessment and business judgment, and be comfortable managing competing priorities.

Nice-to-have

  • Working knowledge of French would be an asset.
  • Knowledge of agile methods of project delivery.

What's in it for you?

We are a dynamic, collaborative, and progressive team at Royal Bank of Canada. As a Senior Counsel, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects and develop your skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
  • Work in a high-performing team.
  • Opportunities to do challenging work.
  • Flexible work/life balance options.

  • Senior Claims Counsel

    1 month ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Lawyers' Professional Indemnity Company Full time

    Senior Claims Counsel RoleThis Senior Claims Counsel position plays a crucial role in the overall management of the LAWPRO Excess Claims program under the guidance of the Excess Claims Director & Counsel. The successful candidate will be responsible for the direct carriage of complex primary and excess files, while also contributing to the Excess program's...

  • Senior Claims Counsel

    4 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Lawyers' Professional Indemnity Company Full time

    Senior Claims Counsel RoleThis Senior Claims Counsel position plays a crucial role in the overall management of the LAWPRO Excess Claims program under the guidance of the Excess Claims Director & Counsel. The successful candidate will be responsible for the direct carriage of complex primary and excess files, while also contributing to the Excess program's...

  • Senior Claims Counsel

    1 month ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Lawyers' Professional Indemnity Company Full time

    Senior Claims Counsel RoleThis Senior Claims Counsel position plays a crucial role in the overall management of the LAWPRO Excess Claims program under the guidance of the Excess Claims Director & Counsel. The successful candidate will be responsible for the direct carriage of complex primary and excess files, while also contributing to the Excess program's...

  • Senior Claims Counsel

    4 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Lawyers' Professional Indemnity Company Full time

    Senior Claims Counsel RoleThis Senior Claims Counsel position plays a crucial role in the overall management of the LAWPRO Excess Claims program under the guidance of the Excess Claims Director & Counsel. The successful candidate will be responsible for the direct carriage of complex primary and excess files, while also contributing to the Excess program's...

  • Senior Counsel

    1 month ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada 570 The Dominion of Canada General Full time

    Job Title: Senior CounselWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Counsel to join our team at Travelers Canada. As a Senior Counsel, you will be responsible for handling complex General Liability cases from pleadings through to trial, where necessary, with exceptional advocacy and technical skill.Key Responsibilities:Primarily handle complex...

  • Senior Counsel

    1 month ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada 570 The Dominion of Canada General Full time

    Job Title: Senior CounselWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Counsel to join our team at Travelers Canada. As a Senior Counsel, you will be responsible for handling complex General Liability cases from pleadings through to trial, where necessary, with exceptional advocacy and technical skill.Key Responsibilities:Primarily handle complex...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    4 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Toronto District School Board Full time

    Job Title: Senior Legal CounselThe Toronto District School Board is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team.About the Role:The Senior Legal Counsel will provide strategic legal advice and representation to the Board in various legal proceedings. The successful candidate will have expertise in civil litigation, privacy,...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    4 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada NRT Tech Full time

    Job Title: Senior Legal CounselNRT Tech is a leading provider of innovative FinTech and Information Technology solutions for the gaming industry. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join our team in Toronto.Job SummaryThe Senior Legal Counsel will report to the Senior Vice President Legal, Compliance & General Counsel and play a key role...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    4 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Toronto District School Board Full time

    Job Title: Senior Legal CounselThe Toronto District School Board is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team.About the Role:The Senior Legal Counsel will provide strategic legal advice and representation to the Board in various legal proceedings. The successful candidate will have expertise in civil litigation, privacy,...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    4 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada NRT Tech Full time

    Job Title: Senior Legal CounselNRT Tech is a leading provider of innovative FinTech and Information Technology solutions for the gaming industry. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join our team in Toronto.Job SummaryThe Senior Legal Counsel will report to the Senior Vice President Legal, Compliance & General Counsel and play a key role...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    2 months ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Intuit Inc. Full time

    Job Title: Senior Legal CounselWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join our team at Intuit Inc. in Toronto, Canada.About the RoleThe ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of product compliance, innovation, and regulatory matters. As the primary product counsel for Intuit's Canada Consumer Group offerings, you will advise and...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Teva Pharmaceuticals Full time

    About the RoleSenior Legal Counsel, General Legal DirectorAt Teva Pharmaceuticals, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join our team as a General Legal Director. This is a multifaceted role that requires a strong understanding of legal standards, internal policies, privacy, and ethical practices across the organization.Key...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    1 month ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Scotiabank Full time

    Job Title: Senior Legal CounselScotiabank is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team. As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide legal guidance and support to our Asset Management business, ensuring that our operations are compliant with relevant laws and regulations.Key Responsibilities:Provide legal advice and...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    1 month ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Scotiabank Full time

    Job Title: Senior Legal CounselScotiabank is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team. As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide legal guidance and support to our Asset Management business, ensuring that our operations are compliant with relevant laws and regulations.Key Responsibilities:Provide legal advice and...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    4 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Scotiabank Full time

    Job Title: Senior Legal CounselScotiabank is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team. As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide expert legal advice and counsel on pension, employee benefits, and compensation plan matters to ensure business results are met in accordance with legislative guidelines and Scotiabank's...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    4 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Scotiabank Full time

    Job Title: Senior Legal CounselScotiabank is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team. As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide expert legal advice and counsel on pension, employee benefits, and compensation plan matters to ensure business results are met in accordance with legislative guidelines and Scotiabank's...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    1 month ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Scotiabank Full time

    Senior Legal CounselRequisition ID: 206806At Scotiabank, we are committed to delivering exceptional results in an inclusive and high-performing culture.The Senior Legal Counsel will provide expert and high-quality legal advice and counsel on pension, employee benefits, and compensation plans, equity plans, and related employment law matters.Key...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    1 month ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Scotiabank Full time

    Senior Legal CounselRequisition ID: 206806At Scotiabank, we are committed to delivering exceptional results in an inclusive and high-performing culture.The Senior Legal Counsel will provide expert and high-quality legal advice and counsel on pension, employee benefits, and compensation plans, equity plans, and related employment law matters.Key...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    4 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada ZSA Legal Recruitment Full time

    Job Title: Senior Legal CounselJoin ZSA Legal Recruitment in our search for a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to support the Enforcement Branch in delivering fair, vigorous, and timely enforcement of securities laws in Ontario.About the Role:We are seeking a seasoned Litigation Counsel II to work closely with other securities regulators, self-regulatory...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    4 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada ZSA Legal Recruitment Full time

    Job Title: Senior Legal CounselJoin ZSA Legal Recruitment in our search for a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to support the Enforcement Branch in delivering fair, vigorous, and timely enforcement of securities laws in Ontario.About the Role:We are seeking a seasoned Litigation Counsel II to work closely with other securities regulators, self-regulatory...