Title: Senior Legal Counsel, Equity Derivativities The Senior Legal Counsel will c ontribute to the overall success of the Legal Department in Canada ensuring specific goals are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. The incumbent is responsible for the provision and co-ordination of legal services and advice to the Bank and subsidiaries with respect to a range of Bank matters and specialized areas of law. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Champion a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge. Provides legal advice and support to Global Banking and Markets on derivatives and related trading activities, with a particular focus on equity derivatives. Advises on complex transactions, including structuring, negotiation and documentation, and on related legal, regulatory and reputational risks.

Specific expertise in equity derivatives and securities law would be an asset. Research legal issues of substantial complexity on a national or regional basis and researches proposed federal and provincial legislation to evaluate the impact on Scotiabank; informs management on developing legal trends and their impact on operations and recommends courses of action; creates and maintains precedents within the Legal Department and for use by business line partners as appropriate. Review and proactively advise on current, proposed and amended legislation, regulatory guidance and industry best practices and recommends changes to polices, processes, controls and documents.

Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.



Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of theirrespective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk. Champion a high performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

Graduated from a recognized law school ~8-10 years practical in-house or private practice experience. ~ Membership in a Law Society in Canada. ~ Strong experience advising on derivatives and capital markets transactions, with experience in equity derivatives and related trading activities considered a strong asset. ~ Sophisticated drafting and writing skills. Champion a high-performance environment and contribute to an inclusive work environment. An organization committed to making a difference in our communities - for you and our customers.

You can expect to be recognized and rewarded for high-performance; you will be supported by leadership through meaningful development conversations that enable faster advancement and internal training to support your growth and development.

Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and our communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. #

📌 Senior Legal Counsel, Equity Derivativities (Toronto)
🏢 Scotiabank
📍 Toronto