Job Summary

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

As a Senior Legal Counsel, Canadian and Caribbean Employment Law, you will be part of the Global and the Canadian and Caribbean Employment Law Teams and provide employment law support to functional and business partners across the enterprise for Canada and the Caribbean.  Employment law issues include common law and statutory employment laws, hiring, immigration, compensation, benefits, advice about single and group reductions in workforce, as well as privacy, disability (insurance) and human rights.

What will you do?

Provides efficient and effective advice and counsel to functional and business partners to assist in the management of legal and reputational risk involving employment-related issues at the enterprise level for Canada and the CaribbeanManages litigation for employment law disputes by identifying and assessing risk (legal, regulatory and/or media) and co-ordinating a strategy for the defence of sameManages the cost and performance of external counsel and assures cost effective and efficient delivery of legal servicesEnsures timely updating of all matters within with RBC Law Group procedures, reporting out internally on all matters as required and appropriate provisioning on all matters where the Senior Counsel is identified the professional responsible for the litigation and as required by FinanceAdvising on the application of labour and employment law and of collective agreements, including legislative developments.Manages investigations involving allegations of employee misconductAssists or leads ad hoc projects as directedWork collaboratively with other members of the Global and Canadian and Caribbean Employment Law Teams

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have  

7 plus years of strong legal skills and knowledge–Demonstrates proficient knowledge in employment lawEnterprise mindset, ability to understand global issues and operate in a global businessAbility to build effective relationships with internal partners, regulators, and external counselStrong problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills and the ability to balance competing work demands and manage multiple prioritiesBachelor of Law degree from recognized law school, called to the Bar of a jurisdiction in Canada, and membership in applicable law society or bar association

Nice to have   

In-house legal experience an assetExperience with, and managing, union-related matters

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 and competitive compensation.Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunitiesWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.Opportunities to do challenging work and to be immersed in new technologies being leveraged by the bank.

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Job Skills

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

2025-02-12

Application Deadline:

2025-05-31

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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