Senior Counsel, Cards, Payments, Loyalty and Transformation
Job Summary
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
As Senior Counsel, Cards, Payments, Loyalty and Transformation, you will assist in achieving the business and operations, the strategic priorities and the operational performance of the Law Group. You will provide legal services primarily to the Cards, Payments, Loyalty and Transformation team within Law Group.
**Please note this is a 12-month contract position**
What will you do?- Act as key legal advisor on a broad range of complex legal and regulatory matters relating to credit cards (with a focus on business and commercial cards), the credit card ecosystem (including network relationships) and third party arrangements
- Responsible for the identification, assessment and management of legal, reputational and regulatory risk in connection with credit cards, including the payment network rules
- Act as senior legal counsel in the drafting and negotiation of third party contracts related to Cards and Payments
- Provide legal counsel on new product development and changes, and drafting/reviewing client-facing agreements and documentation
- In this role, you will communicate and interact frequently with RBC partners and/or employees located across Canada and/or worldwide.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have- At least 7 years’ experience at a large law firm or financial institution
- Bachelor of Law degree (common law or civil law) from a recognized law school
- Membership in a provincial/territorial law society or bar association. Called to the Bar in any Canadian province or territory
- Proficiency in French
- Ability to communicate effectively and concisely and influence in a variety of formats and channels
- Strong business acumen
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy
- Ability to analyze legal and regulatory risk in context of business realities
What’s in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, on progressive thinking to keep growing, and on working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients succeed. Working in collaborative teams, we care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities and achieving success that is mutual.
- Become part of a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, inclusive, respectful, and high-performing team
- Sophisticated tools, including RBC software, training, and the support you need to develop your career
- Continued opportunities for attractive career advancement
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including pension and flexible benefits
- An excellent onboarding and ongoing training program
Job Skills
Business Perspective, Decision Making, 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:
- 5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
LAW AND COMPLIANCE
Job Type:
Contract (Fixed Term)
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2024-07-23
Application Deadline:
2024-09-30
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