Job Description
In-House Legal Counsel
Job description
Our client is a leading international mid-size bank located in Canada and are looking for a highly motivated and experienced legal counsel to join their team in Markham. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to the bank, with focus on compliance matters. The role requires a minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a law firm or corporate-commercial banking environment.
Your new role
In this new role you with report to the Chief Compliance officer, CAMLO, head of Legal Department. You will be tasked with reviewing contracts and agreements, including providing legal advice on legal and regulatory matters. Managing external counsel relationships. Supporting the CCO with all legal and litigation matters. Maintaining a strong understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including the Bank Act, privacy laws, FCAC regulations, b10, b20, E-13, RCM guidelines. Supporting capital markets, securities, and advisory opportunities. Assisting with the development of policies and compliance matters. Providing training to staff on legal and compliance matters. Working closely with other departments to ensure legal and regulatory compliance. Represent the legal Department on special projects, new product proposals, and risk management initiatives, vendor contracts. Draft, review and be familiar with applicable terms of use and draft changes to such documentation and procedures when required.Advise on, draft and negotiate agreements with business clients.Assess legal and reputational risk of new initiatives or changes to existing products and services.
What you will need to succeed
To be selected you will require strong professional and academic credentials. You have a law degree from an accredited law school and are qualified to practice law in Canada. You have 2 years of experience practicing law. You have superior analytical and communication skills both in legal and business settings. The ability to work independently on multiple files and prioritize them effectively while meeting deadlines. Be familiar and stay current with, as well as comment on the legislation and regulations governing these products and advise relevant business units accordingly.
What you will get in return
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a global business in a role that provides tremendous growth opportunity. You will also receive a competitive compensation and benefits package.
What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now', or call us now at 647 370 8488 for a confidential discussion.