RBC · 2 days ago
Senior Counsel, U.S. Subsidiary Governance
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$200K/yr - $260K/yrRBC is a prominent financial institution, and they are seeking a Senior Counsel for U.S. Subsidiary Governance. The role involves overseeing corporate governance for U.S. subsidiaries, providing legal advice, and ensuring compliance with regulatory matters.
BankingFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Act as a trusted legal advisor to enterprise and U.S. senior management and members of the RBC Law Group and other functions on a broad range of corporate, governance and financial services regulatory matters relating to subsidiaries
Provide company law, corporate governance and regulatory advice and support to the officers and board members of U.S. designated subsidiaries
Develop, maintain and oversee U.S. standards, protocols and precedents for board governance
Serve as Corporate Secretary or Assistant Secretary of designated U.S. subsidiaries
Assist designated U.S. boards in the following matters: setting board agendas; planning and preparing for board and committee meetings; maintaining forward agendas; taking minutes and maintaining corporate minute books and records; overseeing board evaluations of effectiveness; recruiting new directors; organizing orientation and training for new directors and key officers; coordinating and organizing information flow to directors of designated subsidiaries, and meeting the information requirements of the designated subsidiary boards
Work closely with partners across all three lines of defense to identify, interpret and analyze emerging regulatory and non-regulatory corporate governance developments that may impact RBC’s U.S. operations
Support the timeliness and accuracy of responses and submissions to regulators related to U.S. corporate governance matters, including ongoing and ad hoc requests for materials
Ensure alignment of U.S. governance practices and processes to RBC Legal Governance of Subsidiaries Policy and collaborate with Subsidiary Governance Office to support a consistent approach to governance
Lead and/or provide support in the creation, dissolution and reorganization of U.S. subsidiaries
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Laws or JD degree and admitted to the practice of law in Canada or the U.S., with strong legal knowledge particularly in corporate, regulatory and governance areas
A team player with proven track record of collaboration and partnership
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, and highly organized with ability to easily pivot shifting priorities and manage multiple tasks within challenging deadlines
Strong computer skills, able to adapt and apply new technologies
Attention to detail and accuracy
Preferred
Strategic planning and implementation experience
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
401(k) program with company-matching contributions
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Paid time-off plan
Company
RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance.
Founded in 1864
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$16.3B2025-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2025-09-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.35B
2025-07-10Post Ipo Debt· $177.74M
Leadership Team
Graeme Hepworth
Chief Risk Officer
Kelly Bradley
Chief Human Resources Officer
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