Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

You will be a Senior Counsel for RBC’s European Wealth Management (WME) business, providing specialised legal services and support to the WME business and will play a central role in the implementation of successive waves of additional capabilities and products as part of a broader business strategy following the acquisition by RBC of Brewin Dolphin.

What will you do?

Provide specialised, strategic legal advice and support to the business on a range of legal issues across WME with particular focus on credit and banking products, (including deposits, lending, security, financial regulation and strategic initiatives) as well as providing support, as required, to WME’s investment management business lines.Collaborate with business partners and colleagues across other functions to provide legal support and recommendations relating to the development of new products and digital solutions, and ensure alignment on legal and regulatory matters and RBC internal policies.Provide day to day practical advice on the application of law and regulation as it relates to the provision of services on a cross border basis.Leverage legal expertise, financial services knowledge and external advice where relevant to deliver coordinated and comprehensive solutions.Proactively translate legal, reputational, regulatory and other risks into business reality.Provide transactional support to WME’s credit business requiring a sound working knowledge of credit documentation (loan agreements, security documents, reservation of rights letters) and associated UK consumer lending and mortgage regulations.Manage the activities of external counsel to identify the optimal resources for resolving issues and managing the quality and cost of the external services.Ensure the enhancement and development of Law Group processes to ensure consistency of approach to advice, delivery of the highest levels of service and implementation of robust processes for centralising and memorialising advice.

What do you need to succeed?
 

Must-have

Qualified solicitor with solid of experience working in a legal role in financial services or a related industry, with a focus on credit, banking and/or investment management services.Proven ability to execute on key strategic initiatives.Proven business/industry expertise with in-depth, specialized knowledge and experience of UK and European regulations impacting RBC’s private wealth services.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks related to wealth management products and digital solutions.Highly motivated, pro-active and efficient team player who contributes to the continuous improvement of the Law Group.Results oriented, well organized and with ability to prioritize, impact and influence.

Nice-to-have:

Experience with cross-jurisdictional lending arrangements and familiarity with private conflict of laws issues.Ability to work collaboratively with other departments within RBC, and with external legal counsel and service providers.-   Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.-    High level of commitment to providing exceptional service to the European businesses functions in a timely and innovative manner.

What is 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, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
•    Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
•    Opportunities to work with the best in the field
•    Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
•    Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
•    A world-class training program in financial services
•    Flexible working options fully supported.

Agency Notice 

RBC Group does not accept agency resumés.  Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location.  RBC Group only pay fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and in any event do not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additional details.
 

Job Skills

Business Perspective, Coaching Others, Customer Service Management, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Group Problem Solving, High Impact Communication, Legal Practices, Time Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON

City:

London

Country:

United Kingdom

Work hours/week:

35

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-02-04

Application Deadline:

2025-02-11

Note: 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 embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.
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