Senior Counsel

Job Description

What is the opportunity?  

As Senior Counsel based out of Toronto or Montreal, you will support the goals of the Global Technology & Trusts Law team in achieving the strategic priorities and operational performance objectives of Law Group. You will provide support and guidance to various business partners, stakeholders and functional groups in the areas of estates/successions, registered plans, powers of attorney/mandates, incapacity, trusts and guardianship/tutorship in both common and civil law jurisdictions, with a focus on Quebec civil law, reporting directly to the Managing Counsel leading the Trusts, Estates, and Capacity Centre of Excellence.

What will you do? 

• Identify, assess and mitigate legal, reputational and regulatory risks relating to escalations, client complaints, inquiries and exception requests in the areas of described above.

• Deliver sound legal advice to complex escalations which accords with both common law and civil law, and legislative requirements across RBC lines of business.

• Proactively review relevant legislation and case law that may impact RBC and update stakeholders and business partners alike.

• Collaborate with policy and procedure owners to update internal processes in accordance with RBC's risk tolerance.

• Collaborate with the team to create legal tools and precedent responses to effectively manage a high volume of inquiries and increase efficiency and consistency in responding to matters.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have 

• JD / Bachelor of Law from an accredited law school, ideally Quebec, and qualified to practice law in a Canadian jurisdiction.

• Proficient in French.

• Working experience with the Civil Code of Quebec.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience.

• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities, make independent decisions and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent drafting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Bilingualism (English and French) required, as you will regularly serve our clients and do business with RBC partners and/or employees across Canada with English and French speaking needs.

Nice-to-have 

• Experience advising on trusts, estates, and capacity issues.

• Some familiarity with securities regulatory requirements. 

• Experience in an in-house setting or financial institution.

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 compensation

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities 

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• Opportunities to do challenging work

• Flexible work/life balance options

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I nclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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.

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