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As Managing Counsel supporting certain of the Canadian Wealth Management securities distribution businesses, you will provide legal support on key strategic initiatives and projects, advise on regulatory developments, assist in formulating and executing policies and procedures for the business, as well as provide legal support on various matters. You will work directly with senior management of Wealth Management, as well as their functional support groups in providing such legal support, including dealing with associated legal risks.   **Please note this is one year contract position**   What will you do? As a senior corporate and securities law expert, provide sound, creative and practical legal advice and counsel to certain Canadian Wealth Management (CWM) securities distribution businesses on a wide range of issues relating to retail investment distribution, demonstrating a commitment to exceptional service to functional and business partners. Encourage practical and innovative solutions, having regard to the business objectives of CWM. Provide senior legal support on account management related matters, such as interpreting and amending account agreements and forms, assisting in policy development and supporting compliance investigations. Identify, assess and manage legal, reputational and regulatory risk relating primarily to securities regulatory matters, but with flexibility to manage legal and regulatory matters spanning a wide breadth of subject matter areas. Manage the cost and performance of external counsel as required to support matters with a particular focus on negotiating alternative fee arrangements. Coordinate and liaise with functional partners on new initiatives to mitigate legal risk and ensure compliance. Collaborate with other lawyers in the Law Group, as well as other business support teams, and work closely with them to promote alignment to overall enterprise strategy and applicable lines of business.   What do you need to succeed? Must-have Bachelor of Law from an accredited law school and qualified to practice law in a Canadian jurisdiction. At least 10+ years of relevant experience gained at a large law firm, financial institution or securities regulator. Strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with teams that are diverse and multi-disciplinary. Strategic and practical thinker with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, make independent decisions, exercise sound judgment, and work under tight deadlines in a fast paced environment. Self-starter with the ability to take ownership of key projects and work collaboratively with team members, key stakeholders, external service providers, regulators and industry groups.   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   #LI-POST LAWGROUP23   Job Skills Business Perspective, Coaching Others, Customer Service Management, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Group Problem Solving, High Impact Communication, Legal Practices, Time Management

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 Caribbean Manages litigation for employment law disputes by identifying and assessing risk (legal, regulatory and/or media) and co-ordinating a strategy for the defence of same Manages the cost and performance of external counsel and assures cost effective and efficient delivery of legal services Ensures 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 Finance Advising on the application of labour and employment law and of collective agreements, including legislative developments. Manages investigations involving allegations of employee misconduct Assists or leads ad hoc projects as directed Work 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 law Enterprise mindset, ability to understand global issues and operate in a global business Ability to build effective relationships with internal partners, regulators, and external counsel Strong problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills and the ability to balance competing work demands and manage multiple priorities Bachelor 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 asset Experience 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 opportunities Work 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. LAWGROUP23 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

Résumé du travail   Description du poste En quoi consiste l’occasion d’emploi ? À titre de professionnel(le) de RBC Trust Royal, le (la) conseiller(-ère), Testaments et successions, est responsable de l’acquisition de nouveaux testaments, procurations ou mandats qui désignent Trust Royal à titre de fiduciaire. Vous établirez et entretiendrez de solides relations avec la clientèle fortunée et les principaux partenaires internes et externes pour cibler les occasions appropriées, et s’assurer d’offrir une expérience supérieure en matière de services de fiducie et de succession. Ce poste peut être pourvu à Québec, Montréal ou Sherbrooke.   Quelles seront vos tâches ? Générer de façon autonome de nouvelles désignations pour des testaments, des procurations et des mandats, ainsi que de nouvelles occasions d’affaires en établissant des relations avec des personnes d’influence (comptables, avocat[e]s, fiduciaires, conseiller(-ère)s en placement, etc.). Fournir une orientation sur les questions de succession et de planification testamentaire, s’assurer que les nouveaux documents respectent les normes et les politiques internes, et veiller à ce que les politiques touchant aux testaments soient suivies. Agir comme personne-ressource auprès du Trust Royal en formulant des conseils à propos de questions juridiques précises qui concernent les successions et les fiducies et comme personne-ressource aux partenaires à l'interne et aux clients par le biais de présentations sur les questions de succession et de planification testamentaire. Se tenir au courant des changements apportés aux lois des ressorts applicables qui sont en lien avec les questions successorales et fiduciaires. Fournir un service rapide et efficace aux clients actuels en ce qui concerne les documents relatifs à leurs testaments, à leurs procurations et à leurs mandats. Offrir un service à la clientèle de qualité supérieure aux clients existants et aux partenaires pour s’assurer de les fidéliser. Participer activement aux activités portant sur le secteur bancaire et le secteur des services financiers pour confirmer toujours davantage l’expertise sectorielle et professionnelle. Servir comme ambassadeur(-drice) de RBC Trust Royal dans le segment de marché à titre de professionnel(le) des successions et des fiducies.   De quoi avez-vous besoin pour réussir ? Exigences Avocat(e) (membre du Barreau du Québec) ou notaire (membre de la Chambre des notaires du Québec) Excellente connaissance des testaments, des fiducies, de l’administration successorale et fiduciaire, des règles fiscales applicables et des concepts de planification Excellente connaissance du droit en ce qui concerne les testaments, les successions et les fiducies Expérience dans les domaines des testaments, du droit des successions et des fiducies, de la planification financière et de l’administration de fiducies et de successions, ainsi que des questions fiscales, environnementales, familiales et d’assurance pertinentes Bilinguisme (anglais et français) requis, car vous servirez une clientèle, et ferez affaire avec des collègues et des partenaires, francophones et anglophones à l’échelle du Canada Solides compétences en présentation   Atouts Aptitudes pour la gestion relationnelle, le marketing et l’expansion des affaires Réseau d’affaires interne et externe bien établi Titre de TEP (Trust and Estate Practitioner) Diplôme de planificateur(-trice) financier(-ière) décerné par l’Institut de planification financière   Les avantages pour vous Donner notre pleine mesure, penser autrement pour poursuivre notre croissance et travailler en équipe afin d’offrir des conseils fiables qui contribueront à la réussite des clients et à la prospérité des collectivités, voilà un défi que nous relevons avec brio. Nous nous soucions du bien-être de chacun et nous sommes déterminés à réaliser notre plein potentiel, à favoriser l’essor des collectivités et à contribuer à la réussite de tous. Programme de rémunération globale comprenant des primes et des avantages sociaux à la carte, rémunération concurrentielle, commissions et actions, s’il y a lieu Capacité d’apporter une contribution importante et d’avoir une influence durable Équipe dynamique, évolutive, axée sur la collaboration et à rendement élevé Occasions de relever des défis   Compétences professionnelles   Détails supplémentaires de l’emploi Adresse : 140 GRANDE ALLÉE E:QUÉBEC Ville : QUÉBEC