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Job Description What is the opportunity? As a Senior Counsel, you will support the goals of the Assistant General Counsel, Global Technology & Trusts and Managing Counsel, Platforms, in achieving the strategic priorities and operational performance goals of the Law Group, in particular the performance commitments of solution-oriented advice and responsiveness. You will provide legal advice to the enterprise payments team on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters relating to payment initiatives across RBC, and advice to support RBCx and its Portfolio Companies – MyDoh, Dr.Bill, Ownr and Houseful. What will you do? Work collaboratively with colleagues in the Platforms legal team and act as senior legal advisor on enterprise payments initiatives across all business lines Provide legal advice in connection with Payments Canada’s modernization program, including the development of the new high value system (Lynx) and real-time rail (RTR) and legal framework governing these systems Provide advice on various matters including advice on mergers and acquisitions, new and amended product development, and related compliance and negotiation of client agreements and governance matters Support Open Banking advocacy and industry work Advise the business on strategic initiatives in new and emerging areas that involve payments and merchant acquiring Provide legal advice on new technologies and strategic initiatives for RBCx Identify, assess and manage legal risks in an evolving and fast-paced environment What do you need to succeed? Must-have At least 5 years of relevant experience at a large law firm or in house role JD/ Bachelor of Law (Common or Civil Law) from a recognized law school and member of the Bar in any Canadian Province or Territory Experience analyzing legislation and interpreting requirements for businesses to operationalize Excellent communication, negotiation and drafting skills Strong problem-solving and risk assessment skills, comfortable managing competing priorities and complex matters, ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions. Nice-to-have Experience in advocacy efforts, working with industry groups, and providing legal services relating to the payments ecosystem in Canada Deep knowledge of enterprise businesses and functions, including technology, application and product development Experience facilitating alignment between legal advice and business strategic priorities in complex regulatory environments undefined Experience in providing legal services relating to the payments ecosystem in Canada and tech start-ups. 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, commissions, and stock where applicable Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities Ability to make a difference and lasting impact Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team A world-class training program in financial services Flexible work/life balance options Opportunities to do challenging work Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities #LI-POST Job Skills Business Perspective, Coaching Others, Customer Service Management, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Group Problem Solving, High Impact Communication, Legal Practices, Time Management Additional Job Details Address: ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO City: Toronto Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP Job Type: Contract (Fixed Term) Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2026-10-19 Application Deadline: 2026-11-20 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above Our Employment Opportunities At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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. Join our Talent Community Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you. Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com. RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail. Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 84,000+ employees who bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank, and one of the largest in the world based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to more than 16 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 34 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at rbc.com/community-social-impact. 
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ROYAL BANK PLAZA
Senior Counsel - Platforms.
SENIOR LEVELFINANCE & LEGAL
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