US Technology Governance Associate

Royal Bank of Canada>; Toronto; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Bank of Canada seeks a General Counsel & Corporate Secretary to lead its legal and governance functions. The role requires an experienced, commercially minded legal executive with in-house leadership in regulated financial services and mortgage lending. You will shape policy, ensure compliance, and drive scalable infrastructure for growth.

You will build a high‑performing team, engage with the Board, management, and business leaders, and oversee external counsel relationships across Canada.

Qualifications

• Requires a law degree and active license to practice in Ontario.
• Deep understanding of banking regulation and governance in Canada.
• Hands-on leader with proven track record in team development and governance.
• Strong communication, business judgment, and ability to manage complex priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the legal function and enterprise legal risk management.
• Oversee corporate governance and regulatory/compliance advisory.
• Manage external counsel relationships and litigation strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Law degree

Licensed to practice law in Ontario

Job description

General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

About the Company

Successful banking institutionIndustryFinancial Services Type Privately Held, Private Equity-backed Founded 1986 Employees 201-500 Specialties - reverse mortgage solutions - chip home income plan - and income advantage

About the Role

The Company is seeking a General Counsel & Corporate Secretary to lead its legal and corporate governance functions. The successful candidate will be a commercially minded legal executive with over 15 years of in-house legal leadership experience, particularly in regulated financial services, and a strong background in residential mortgage lending. This role is pivotal in providing strategic and practical guidance to the Board of Directors, Management Team, and business leaders, ensuring the company's operations are in compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and governance standards. The General Counsel will also be responsible for maturing and scaling the legal function, building a high-performing team, and implementing the necessary infrastructure and processes to support the company's growth.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities for the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary include leadership of the legal function, enterprise legal risk management, corporate governance, regulatory and compliance advisory, and oversight of external counsel relationships.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a law degree, be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario, and possess a deep understanding of banking regulation and governance in Canada. They should be a hands-on leader with a proven track record in team development, strong governance expertise, and the ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders. The role demands a professional with excellent communication skills, strong business judgment, and the ability to manage complexity and competing priorities with high integrity and discretion.

Hiring Manager Title

Chief Financial Officer Functions - Legal