Legal Counsel - Commercial Banking
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· Posted 4 days ago
Position Overview
Location:
Toronto, Canada 
Compensation:
C$14,000 - C$20,000/year
Position:
Mid
Type:
Job
Practice Area:
Banking Law
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
May 19, 2026
Job Description
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is seeking a Legal Counsel for its Commercial Banking legal team at RBC Centre, 200 Bay Street, Toronto. You will support the commercial lending business on secured and unsecured credit facilities, syndicated loans, and trade finance transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and review commercial loan agreements, credit facilities, and security documentation under the Bank Act and Personal Property Security Act (Ontario)
- Advise on PPSA registrations, priority disputes, and enforcement of security interests across Canadian provinces
- Support syndicated lending transactions and intercreditor arrangements
- Advise on trade finance instruments including letters of credit, guarantees, and documentary collections
- Conduct legal risk assessments for new commercial banking products and services
Requirements
- Called to the Bar in Ontario (LSO member)
- 3-6 years post-call experience in banking, lending, or commercial law
- JD/LLB from a recognized law school
- Strong understanding of PPSA and Bank Act security provisions
- Ability to manage multiple files and work in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
Commercial lending, PPSA security, syndicated loans, trade finance, Bank Act compliance
Requirements
Ontario Bar, 3-6 years banking/lending PQE, JD/LLB
Perks & Benefits
Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning
Compensation
C$14,000 - C$20,000/year
Practice Area
Banking Law
Position
Mid
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Royal Bank of Canada Hiring Team
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
