Senior Manager & Team Lead, External Counsel Management

Royal Bank of Canada

Toronto, Canada
Base: not specified; bonus/equity: bonuses + commi...
Onsite
Legal operations management
External counsel relationship management
Financial governance frameworks
The Team Lead will drive operational excellence across all aspects of law firm engagement and ensure law firms are managed as strategic partners aligned with the bank’s objectives

Job Summary

  • The Team Lead will drive operational excellence across all aspects of law firm engagement and ensure law firms are managed as strategic partners aligned with the bank’s objectives.
  • This role offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional development within a dynamic and collaborative team.
  • RBC fosters an inclusive workplace culture based on shared values and supports employee growth through coaching, training programs, and flexible work/life balance options.

Matching Summary

The Team Lead will drive operational excellence across all aspects of law firm engagement and ensure law firms are managed as strategic partners aligned with the bank’s objectives.

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Bonuses and commissions where applicable; Benefits: Flexible benefits and comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • legal operations management
  • external counsel relationship management
  • financial governance frameworks
  • legal spend optimization
  • stakeholder communication and negotiation
  • people leadership experience

Nice-to-have

  • experience in financial institution
  • multi-jurisdictional law firm programs
  • risk management practices
  • legal spend and matter management technologies
  • alternative fee arrangements knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 8+ years experience in legal operations or related field
  • proven people leadership skills
  • experience managing legal spend at scale
  • strong financial governance knowledge

Work Rights

Not specified

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