Legal Counsel

About the Canadian Bankers Association

The Canadian Bankers Association is the voice of more than 60 domestic and foreign banks that help drive Canada’s economic growth and prosperity. The CBA advocates for public policies that contribute to a sound, thriving banking system to ensure Canadians can succeed in their financial goals. www.cba.ca.

Overview

The Legal Counsel reports to the Assistant General Counsel and is based in Toronto. The role of the Legal Counsel is to ensure the Association’s objectives are served with a professional and efficient mandate. The areas of focus include general financial services regulation including retail, capital markets and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) and other areas as may be assigned.

Description of Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and advice, and contribute to the development of industry policy positions for submissions and other advocacy initiatives
• Draft submissions on key issues to regulatory authorities and advocate for the acceptance of industry policy positions
• Evaluate and report to members on relevant and emerging provincial, federal and international trends in regulation and recommend strategies for the banking industry
• Acting as Secretary for various committees, and specialists/working groups and working closely with members of these groups with a view to providing strategic advice, analysis, and advocacy
• Monitoring and analyzing federal and provincial legislation focusing on impacts on banks
• Working closely with outside counsel and the Assistant General Counsel to coordinate member understanding and input into significant litigation files in areas of responsibility
• Complete such other projects and assignments as may be assigned from time to time

Key Qualifications, Abilities and Skills

• You have work experience supporting the retail banking sector and the financial services industry and its legal issues generally
• A minimum of an LLB degree and membership, in good standing, in a provincial law society with a minimum of 1 year working experience post call to the bar
• Keen interest in, understanding of, and experience in the public policy formation process, including the development of legislation, regulations and regulatory guidelines, and experience working with regulators and government officials
• Strong persuasive, consensus building and leadership skills
• Excellent analytical, research, writing, and presentation skills
• Superior organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and consensus-building skills
• Fluency in both official languages would be considered an asset

The CBA welcomes and encourages all interested individuals to apply. We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to the Association. We strive to provide equal access to employment and believe in creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates throughout the recruitment process.

To apply for this position, please send your resume and accommodation requests, if needed, to talentmanagement@cba.ca, quoting the job title that you are applying for.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at the CBA; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.