Senior Counsel, Global Asset Management

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

As Senior Counsel, you will be a key member of the legal team supporting RBC Global Asset Management (“GAM”).  In this role, you will work directly with the GAM business and other functional teams to provide legal support for a broad range of areas including strategic business initiatives and legal risk issues pertaining to the business. You will advise the business on a range of asset management matters, including the structuring, offering and ongoing operation of publicly- and privately-offered investment funds. You will also advise on regulatory developments impacting the GAM business and helping to identify and manage legal, regulatory and reputational risks.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Advise on the structuring, offering and ongoing operation of publicly- and privately-offered investment funds

• Draft, review and support the business to maintain public fund disclosure documents, including prospectuses, fund facts and MRFPs

• Work closely with our Compliance partners on matters relating to investment restrictions, conflicts of interest and the Independent Review Committee

• Draft and negotiate agreements, including sub-advisory agreements, dealer agreements, investment management agreements and subscription agreements

• Advise on various regulatory developments that may impact the business, and help identify and manage legal, regulatory and reputational risks

• Work with senior members of the legal team, Compliance and the business in formulating and executing policies and procedures for addressing legal, regulatory and reputational risks as they relate to relevant products

• Partner with the business and broader enterprise on strategic business initiatives by providing legal advice in relation to their strategic goals and objectives

• Manage cost and performance of external counsel and the demand for internal and external legal services

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• LLB or JD and called to the Bar of a Canadian province

• 7+ years of relevant experience gained in private practice, at a securities regulator or in an in-house role

• Knowledge and experience with National Instruments NI 81-101 through NI 81-107, National Instrument 31-103, investment funds and general securities and corporate law

• Strong written, oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to manage contentious issues

• Strong leadership skills, excellent judgment and the ability to work under tight timelines and manage competing priorities

• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively as part of a larger team

• Experience in ESG-disclosure and/or cross-jurisdictional investment fund and asset management matters would be an asset

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• 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

• Flexible work/life balance options

• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Business Perspective, Coaching Others, Customer Service Management, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Group Problem Solving, 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:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-07-30

Application Deadline:

2026-08-30

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At 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.

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