Attorney; Director- CLO & Alt Finance

Royal Bank of Canada
Jersey City, NJ

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

In this role, you will serve as a key member of RBC's US Law Group advising RBC's U.S. Capital Markets platform across multiple product areas and functional support areas with a focus on the Firm's CLO and Alternative Finance business regarding the application and impact of: (i) Federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, the '33 Act, '34 Act, '40 Act, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Commodity Exchange Act, and relevant provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act; and (ii) regulation and oversight of Federal agencies (SEC, CFTC, OCC), SROs (FINRA) and relevant industry bodies.

What will you do?

  • Serve as counsel providing regulatory guidance and legal advice on all matters relating to RBCCM's CLO and Alternative Finance business, including structured credit products, asset-backed securities, warehouse facilities, CLO management activities, as well as alternative lending arrangements, and all related legal and regulatory matters. Advise on regulatory considerations and new initiatives.

  • Provide ancillary support, regulatory guidance and legal advice to (i) RBC's structured products and securitization desk; and (ii) alternative finance origination business.

  • Provide advice and guidance on various agreements, including Engagement Letters, Offering Circulars, warehouse credit agreements, management agreements, administration agreements, indentures, participation agreements, and servicing agreements.

  • Perform major role in collaborating with front office, Litigation and control functions across the enterprise as needed regarding regulatory inquiries and special remediation efforts arising out of covered business lines.

  • Assist in managing external counsel relationships with respect to engagements deemed necessary in connection with the foregoing.

What do you need to succeed?

  • A minimum of approximately 7 years of relevant practice experience.

  • Juris Doctorate and member in good standing of bar of a U.S. state with at least an in-house New Jersey certification

  • Strong problem-solving, judgment, oral/written communication and decision-making skills.

  • Strong ability to establish and manage processes and procedures, and prioritize competing work demands.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable

  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

  • Opportunities to do challenging work

  • Opportunities to building close relationships with clients

The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $200,000-$275,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan.

RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

  • Drives RBC’s high performance culture

  • Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals

  • Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

Job Skills

Business Perspective, Coaching Others, Customer Service Management, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Group Problem Solving, High Impact Communication, Legal Practices, Time Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITY

City:

Jersey City

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-09-15

Application Deadline:

2026-02-02

Note : Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

I nclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

Posted 2026-01-13

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