Senior Counsel - Banking Litigation

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Senior Counsel to join the Banking Litigation Team. The successful candidate will provide litigation advice primarily related to banking disputes, manage legal proceedings, and draft legal documents. A Bachelor of Law degree, 5+ years of experience, and bilingualism in English and French are required. Join a supportive team that values professional growth and community impact. This role offers a competitive compensation package and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Total Rewards Program including flexible benefits

Leadership support for development

Dynamic, collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Called to the Bar of a jurisdiction in Canada and a member of the applicable law society or bar association.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in private practice or in-house roles.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal partners and regulators.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide substantive legal advice on banking disputes, negotiate settlements.
• Draft legal documents and manage legal proceedings.
• Support court documentation and compliance management.
• Act as an escalation point for law clerks.
• Assist or lead ad hoc projects and investigations.

Skills

Business Perspective

Coaching Others

Customer Service Management

Decision Making

Financial Regulation

Group Problem Solving

High Impact Communication

Legal Practices

Time Management

Education

Bachelor of Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tymetrix/T360

Job description

Job Description

As Senior Counsel on the Banking Litigation Team, you will provide litigation advice to the Bank’s Personal and Commercial Banking teams across Canada and the Caribbean (with a focus on matters connected to the Province of Quebec). The role will involve: (i) advising on all types of disputes arising from the banker‑client relationship; (ii) working closely with the Bank’s business, functional, and compliance teams on internal investigations and other initiatives; and (iii) providing guidance to the team’s Law Clerks on a regular basis. You will be required to work onsite 4 out of 5 days a week at our Toronto or Montreal office.

What will you do?

• Provide substantive legal advice on disputes arising from all aspects of the banker‑client relationship, including with respect to: bills of exchange, debt recovery, fraud, lending issues, negligence, privacy, third party demands, and the Bank’s obligations under federal and provincial legislation.

• Drafting substantive/positional correspondence, drafting/editing legal documents such as court orders, affidavits and release agreements, negotiating settlements with opposing counsel, and reviewing client‑facing correspondence.

• Provide support with respect to court summonses, court orders, regulatory inquiries, and court documentation or filings. Partner with all relevant units to ensure effective management and compliance.

• Manage formal legal proceedings, including the cost and performance of external counsel.

• Act as an escalation point for the law clerks handling day‑to‑day escalations or litigious matters.

• Assist or lead ad hoc projects and internal investigations as directed.

• Ensure timely updating of all matters in accordance with internal reporting requirements.

What do you need to succeed?

Must‑Have

• Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized law school, called to the Bar of a jurisdiction in Canada, and membership in applicable law society or bar association.

• 5+ years of relevant experience gained in private practice or in‑house roles.

• Demonstrated knowledge in areas relating to banking law and the financial services industry (as noted above), and the Quebec civil law system.

• Ability to build effective relationships with internal partners, regulators, and external counsel.

• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills, and the ability to balance multiple competing priorities.

• Bilingualism (English and French) required, as you will regularly do business with RBC partners and/or employees across Canada with English and French speaking needs.

Nice‑to‑Have

• In‑house legal experience.

• Experience with class actions and regulatory enforcement matters.

• Familiarity with eDiscovery, Microsoft office and Tymetrix/T360.

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 flexible benefits and competitive compensation.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high performing team.

• Opportunities to do challenging work and to be immersed in new technologies being leveraged by the organization.

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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: CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-07-14

Application Deadline: 2026-01-30

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

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