Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As Senior Counsel, you provide legal advice and support to RBC’s Capital Markets and Wealth Management businesses in Canada. You are instrumental in the resolution of actual and potential disputes, including securities/regulatory inquiries and proceedings, domestic and multi-jurisdictional class actions, certain employment matters, complex arbitrations and commercial litigation, and sensitive regulatory and internal investigations.

What will you do?

Provide substantive and strategic advice and counsel for the resolution of actual and potential disputes, formal legal proceedings, regulatory enforcement matters, and internal investigations for RBC’s Capital Markets and Wealth Management businesses in CanadaProvide litigation reporting to various legal entity boards and line of business operating committees, as well as internally within the Law GroupMaintain and share knowledge of particular areas of law relevant to business partners and area of practiceIdentify and implement strategies to maximize efficiency, value, and cost effectiveness in the management of disputes, including by analyzing and streamlining internal processes where appropriate and negotiating innovative Alternative Fee Arrangements with external partners

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in litigation and dispute management, especially securities litigation and enforcement, broker-dealer disputes, and class actionsLLB or equivalent and a lawyer qualified to practice in a Canadian jurisdictionEffective and persuasive written and oral communication skillsAbility to prioritize multiple competing matters effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlinesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and exercise good practical judgment

Nice-to-have

Fluency in FrenchFamiliarity with Quebec Civil ProcedureExperience managing internal or regulatory investigationsPrior in-house and/or regulatory experience

What’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, competitive compensationLeaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamOpportunities to do challenging workFlexible work/life balance options

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Job Skills

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

Additional Job Details

Address:

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2024-11-22

Application Deadline:

2025-01-31

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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We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.

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