ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL (12 – 16 years experience)

ROGERS bank.
Posting Date:
Jan 17, 2022
Company/Firm:
ROGERS bank.
Area of Law:
Legal
Position Type:
Full-time
Deadline:
Feb 17, 2022
Location:
Toronto
Experience:
12 - 16 years

Description

Founded in 1960, Rogers has grown to become a leading technology and media company that strives to provide the very best in wireless, residential, and media to Canadians and Canadian businesses. Its customers are at the heart of everything the company does – from delivering the best in entertainment and connected home, to the next generation of wireless services. In addition to these services, Rogers has its own bank that issues a line of Mastercard credit cards. The Bank, which has been identified as an increasingly important part of the Rogers strategy, is one of the major priorities of Rogers as it moves forward.

In its continued growth, the Bank is now seeking a senior lawyer to join its legal team. The Bank’s legal department plays a significant role in its strategic growth plan. Providing support to all levels of the Bank, this individual will advise and provide strategic advice on a broad range of matters including product launches, retail and regulatory matters and customer facing agreements. This position will report to the General Counsel of the Bank and will be located in midtown Toronto, at Rogers’ head offices. Post pandemic, a hybrid work arrangement will be available.

The ideal candidate will have 12 – 16 years of credit card or retail banking experience gained from a major law firm or financial institution. Comprehensive knowledge of the Bank Act (including the requirements of the new Financial Consumer Protection Framework) and familiarity with key regulators will be needed to succeed in this role. Any experience in fintech and / or privacy will also be of interest. A poised, confident demeanor will be required as this person will be interacting with and advising the Bank’s C-suite and have exposure to the Board. As the Bank is in growth mode, Rogers is looking for a candidate who is an innovator and entrepreneurial, with the ability to eventually take a greater leadership role in the Bank’s legal department.

This is an opportunity to join a young, dynamic team that believes in the vision of the Bank. Being one, collaborative team is at the heart of this organization’s success. Rogers invests in its people to unleash their potential, offers challenging careers, celebrates diversity and creates opportunities to grow. If you would be interested in applying to this position, please send your cv and cover letter to Lorene Nagata at NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search at info@nagataconnex.com.

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