Senior Counsel, Environmental, Social, and Governance

Job 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 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 mattersWork with business partners on ESG initiatives to provide advice on strategy, disclosure, metrics, risk management and governanceReview and advise on ESG-related disclosuresProvide sound legal risk analysis in a user-friendly manner to senior executives and assess and anticipate the needs of business and functional partnersMonitor legal regulatory and market developments and trendsAdvise on sustainability oversight requirements of regulators and expectations of institutional investors and marketsSupport RBC in its engagement with stakeholders on ESG-related matters, including attending engagement meetings and drafting responses to shareholder proposalsPreparing reports to the RBC Board of Directors and its committees as requiredWhat do you need to succeed?Must-have  JD/LLB from a recognized law schoolMember in good standing of a law society or bar association6+ years of relevant experience in private practice and/or in-house at a financial institutionExperience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment and balancing competing work demands, prioritizing and being responsive to business imperativesNice-to-have Experience with ESG matters, public disclosures and/or litigationWhat’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, highly competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicableWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamFinancial strength and strong brandJob SkillsBusiness, Business Perspective, Coaching Others, Customer Service Management, Decision Making, Environmental Social And Governance (ESG), Financial Regulation, Group Problem Solving, High Impact Communication, Legal Disclosures, Legal Practices, Organizational Change Management, Strategic Advice, Sustainability, Time ManagementAdditional Job DetailsAddress:ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTOCity:TorontoCountry:CanadaWork hours/week:37.5Employment Type:Full timePlatform:CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRPJob Type:RegularPay Type:SalariedPosted Date:2025-06-09Application Deadline:2026-02-20Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveInclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt 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.Join our Talent CommunityStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com.RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.