Counsel

Job Summary

Job Description

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 5, 2025

What is the opportunity?

In this role you will support the Managing Counsel, Banking in the Caribbean Banking Law Group in providing legal services to RBC Financial (Caribbean) Limited and its subsidiaries/affiliates to achieve its business/strategic priorities and to fulfil the performance goals of the Caribbean Banking Law Group. You will also provide legal services to Caribbean Banking on a broad range of enterprise-related matters or specialized areas of law, with emphasis on transactional and non-transactional legal support to personal, commercial and corporate banking, payments and trade and brokerage services and advise on legal issues.

What will you do?

Under the supervision of senior lawyers, provide legal support to Caribbean Banking on core areas of operations and responsibilities including personal, commercial and corporate banking, brokerage services, lending, collections, de-marketing and client privacy

Work with senior lawyers to draft/review and negotiate loan and security documentation and other banking, legal, corporate and commercial documents

Deliver sound, solution oriented and cost-effective legal advice, demonstrating expert knowledge of areas of legal specialization to branches, business and functional units on matters advanced for legal guidance

Partner with Caribbean Banking business partners on allocated projects, being aware of their strategic goals and objectives

In concert with other members of the Law Group, participate in a variety of business, law and risk management activities having corporate wide impact and assist in instituting preventative and recommended law processes

Together with other members of the Law Group, develop self-service tools and disseminate training to business partners

Work with senior lawyers to monitor/manage legal and regulatory changes and advancements in the multiple jurisdictions in which Caribbean Banking operates

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.) or equivalent law degree from recognized law school

Legal Education Certificate (L.E.C.)

Admitted to practice in Trinidad and Tobago

3-5 years progressive experience in corporate and commercial law

Nice-to-Have

Knowledge of Law – Demonstrates proficiency in specialized areas of law, particularly in corporate and commercial legal and regulatory issues

Membership in multiple member jurisdictions of the Council of Legal Education is 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

Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

A world-class training program in financial services

A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded

Job SkillsBusiness Perspective, Coaching Others, Customer Service Management, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Group Problem Solving, High Impact Communication, Legal Practices, Time Management

Additional Job Details

Address:7-9 SAINT CLAIR AVENUE, 8:PORT OF SPAIN

City:Port of Spain

Country:Trinidad and Tobago

Work hours/week:37.5

Employment Type:Full time

Platform:CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type:Regular

Pay Type:Salaried

Posted Date:2025-04-29

Application Deadline:2025-05-06

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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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