Counsel/Senior Counsel

As a Senior Legal Counsel, Canadian Employment Law, you will be part of the Global and the Canadian and Caribbean Employment Law Teams and provide employment law support to functional and business partners across the enterprise for Canada. Employment law issues include common law and statutory employment laws, hiring, immigration, compensation, benefits, advice about single and group reductions in workforce, as well as privacy, disability (insurance) and human rights.

Provides efficient and effective advice and counsel to functional and business partners to assist in the management of legal and reputational risk involving employment-related issues at the enterprise level for Canada
Manages litigation for employment law disputes by identifying and assessing risk (legal, regulatory and/or media) and coordinating a strategy for the defense of same
Manages the cost and performance of external counsel and assures cost effective and efficient delivery of legal services
Ensures timely updating and internal reporting as required on matters, and appropriate provisioning where the Senior Counsel is identified as the professional responsible for the litigation as required by Finance
Advising on the application of employment law, including legislative developments.
Assists or leads ad hoc projects as directed
Work collaboratively with other members of the Global and Canadian and Caribbean Employment Law Teams

7 plus years of strong legal skills and knowledge–Demonstrates proficient knowledge in employment law

• Ability to build effective relationships with internal partners, regulators, and external counsel
• Bachelor of Law degree from recognized law school, called to the Bar of a jurisdiction in Canada, and membership in applicable law society or bar association

In-house legal experience an asset

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 and competitive compensation.
Business Perspective, Collaborating, Common Law, Communication, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, French Language, Global Business, Group Problem Solving, High Impact Communication, Human Rights, Labor and Employment Law, Legal Experience, Legal Practices, Legal Research, Legal Services, Litigation, Occupational Safety and Health, Policy Development, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management, Work Collaboratively

Full time Platform:
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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.