Advise on equity derivatives and capital markets transactions as Senior Legal Counsel in Toronto, supporting Scotiabank’s Global Banking and Markets business.
This senior legal counsel role supports Scotiabank’s Legal Department in Canada. You will advise on derivatives, trading activities, securities law, and complex transactions. The position also addresses legal, regulatory, and reputational risks while supporting product development and strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:

Advise Global Banking and Markets on derivatives and trading activities
Structure, negotiate, and document complex equity derivatives transactions
Direct external counsel and review their work product
Research legislation and communicate developing legal trends
Recommend changes to controls, processes, policies, and documents
Requirements:

Graduation from a recognized law school
Eight to ten years of practical legal experience
Membership in a Canadian Law Society
Strong derivatives and capital markets transaction experience
Sophisticated analytical, communication, drafting, and problem-solving skills
Apply your equity derivatives, securities law, and transaction expertise to Scotiabank’s Toronto-based legal advisory practice.

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Senior Equity Derivatives Legal Counsel