Job Description
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?As Senior Counsel in the Public Company Group at RBC you will have the exciting opportunity to provide legal advice and support to Finance, Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, Corporate Treasury, Compliance, and other Enterprise Functions and Businesses on a broad range of securities and corporate law matters including, quarterly and annual financial reporting, continuous disclosure issues, enterprise capital and funding transactions, insider reporting, , aggregation and other matters involving legal risk.WHAT WILL YOU DO?Primarily provide support to RBC in fulfilling its continuous disclosure obligations in compliance with Canadian and US securities laws, including supporting Finance, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications on the quarterly and annual financial reporting process (reviewing and providing input on quarterly reports to shareholders, earnings releases, analyst presentations and related documents), and drafting and coordinating input on RBC’s Annual Information Form and US SEC Form 40-F.
Also support the Enterprise and Corporate Treasury on funding and capital raising transactions, including preferred share, subordinated debt, senior debt, covered bonds and securitization transactions and the bank’s normal course issuer bid.
Provide securities and corporate law advice to the Enterprise on a variety of other matters including in relation to insider reporting obligations, aggregation issues, the Enterprise Dividend Reinvestment Program, stock exchange listing and governance requirements, internal and external presentations and other related matters.
Minimum of 5+ years of securities and corporate law experience.
Demonstrated ability to triage and assess situations and determine the appropriate escalation actions. Required: LLB in good standing, called to the Bar of a Canadian province, membership in applicable law society or bar association.
Experience providing support and coordinating files with the ability to manage contentious issues.
Strong written, oral communication and presentation skills.
Ability to persuade and influence senior executives and business partners.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including exercise good practical judgment.
Experience working on public company matters
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
A world-class training program in financial services
Opportunities to do challenging work
Address:
ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTOCity:
TorontoCountry:
CanadaWork hours/week:
37.5Employment Type:
Full timePlatform:
CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRPJob Type:
RegularPay Type:
SalariedPosted Date:
2026-07-22Application Deadline:
2026-08-22Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveOur Employment OpportunitiesAt RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.Join our Talent Community
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Senior Counsel – Public Company Group • TORONTO, Ontario, Canada
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