Trust Legal Officer

Overview

Job Summary

Provides legal support and assistance in the management of legal and documentation risk by providing immediate and competent legal service (i.e. regulatory compliance, documentation review and draftsmanship, contract negotiation, legal (including tax matters) opinion / advice, liaison with government regulatory agencies) and handling of litigation cases specific to the requirements of RCBC Trust Corporation.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal support and assistance in the management of legal and documentation risk in RCBC Trust’s trust, investment management and fiduciary businesses.
• Reviews existing applicable laws and regulations and provides an explanation on their applicability to and effect on the trust, investment management and fiduciary businesses. Coordinates with the Head of the Legal Affairs Division to ensure the correct implementation of and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements thereby mitigating legal and regulatory risks.
• Assists the Head of the Legal Affairs Division in formulating / drafting legal policies / procedures concerning trust products.
• Assists the Head of the Legal Affairs Division in reviewing and drafting legal documents from