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Job Summary

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 Skills

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

JOB SNAPSHOT:

Platform: CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Sub Category: Legal and Legal Support