Job Description
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 11, 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 RBC Caribbean Banking on a broad range of enterprise-related matters or specialized areas of law, with an emphasis on transactional and non-transactional legal support and advice; focusing on Capital Markets, Commercial Banking (including Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, Corporate Finance and Advisory services), Personal Banking and Brokerage services.
What will you do?
- Provide legal counsel and guidance to Caribbean Banking on core areas of operations and responsibilities including Capital Markets, Commercial Banking (including Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, Corporate Finance and Advisory services) Brokerage services (West Indies Stockbrokers Limited) and Personal Banking
- Deliver sound, innovative, solution-oriented and cost-effective legal advice demonstrating expert knowledge of areas of legal specialization and acts as the subject matter legal expert on complex transactions and securities law
- Primarily responsible for the drafting, reviewing and negotiating of legal, security and ancillary documentation for transactions and works alongside key stakeholders to close transactions within the given timeframe
- Partner with Caribbean Banking business partners on allocated projects or other initiatives of critical importance to Caribbean Banking
- 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
- Collaborate to monitor/manage legal and regulatory changes and advancements in the multiple jurisdictions in which Caribbean Banking operates
- Provide any additional assistance or advice to Caribbean Banking, Law Group and Royal Bank of Canada as required
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
- Minimum 10 years progressive experience in capital markets, corporate banking and finance, investment banking and commercial law
- Preferred Knowledge of Law – Demonstrates a high level of proficiency in specialised and complex areas of law, particularly in laws applicable to securities, corporate banking, trusts, investment products and general banking
- Sound risk assessment skills and business judgment
- Good communication skills – written and oral
- Able to handle large volumes and work with a high degree of autonomy
Nice to Have
- Master of Laws (L.L.M.) or Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) is an asset
- 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 competitive compensation and flexible benefits.
- 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
Application Deadline: 2025-07-12
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above