Senior Legal Counsel

Join our winning team, committed to excellence and innovation, in a supportive and high-performing culture.

Senior Legal Counsel

Reporting to the VP & Associate General Counsel, the Senior Legal Counsel position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to provide sophisticated legal advice on a wide range of third-party risk management activities, technology contracting, outsourcing, and corporate law matters for the Bank.

What you'll do:

• Leverage your expertise in third-party risk management, non-disclosure agreements, outsourcing arrangements, licenses, cloud and SaaS agreements, consulting arrangements, and technology aspects of commercial arrangements to provide practical legal solutions.
• Support various business units within the Bank, representing the Legal Department on a variety of matters, including third-party risk management and contractual arrangements (including precedent development, knowledge management, and regulatory submissions).
• Contribute to the Bank's living will/resolution plan.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and drive business results.

What you'll need:

• A strong academic background, including a law degree from a recognized institution.
• At least 8-10 years of relevant legal experience at a major financial institution or law firm.
• In-depth knowledge of third-party risk management, non-disclosure agreements, outsourcing arrangements, licenses, cloud and SaaS agreements, consulting arrangements, and technology aspects of commercial arrangements.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional client service.
• Knowledge of OSFI Guideline B-10 is an asset.

What we offer:

• A competitive compensation package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the Bank's success.

About Scotiabank:

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future," we help our customers, their families, and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products, and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.