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Associate Director, Legal Counsel, GBM Legal
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Scotiabank Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Requisition ID:
219710
Salary Range:
170,000.00 - 224,700.00
Please note that the Salary Range shown is a guideline only. Salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Global Banking and Markets
Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Canadian Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a growing platform in the US and Latin America, operating globally for over 100 years. Scotiabank’s strong U.S. presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world.
Global Banking & Markets provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange and precious & metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group.
Be part of an innovative, Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries! We work together to drive ambition for every future!
Purpose
Contributes to the overall success of the U.S. Legal Department by providing day-to-day legal support on a broad range of matters across multiple businesses and operations of the Bank, with a primary focus on commercial contracts, outsourcing and information technology services.
What You’ll Do
Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a wide range of commercial and procurement contracts, including master services agreements, license agreements, business process outsourcing agreements, market data agreements and SaaS agreements. Advises on bespoke issues as part of contractual negotiations, including IP protections, cybersecurity, data privacy, artificial intelligence and regulatory compliance in the context of financial services. Supports various business lines and corporate functions with the review and negotiation of non-disclosure agreements. Assists with the risk review and diligence of third-party suppliers, including providing advice on regulatory developments and analysis of contractual provisions in commercial contracts. Supports the U.S. businesses with the drafting and structuring of intragroup agreements between the Bank and its affiliates. Works closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., Global Procurement Services, Third Party Risk Management, and Compliance) and senior management, providing legal guidance on matters critical to the Bank’s operations and strategic initiatives. Performs legal research as necessary and assists with the continuous improvements of the Bank’s legal template and sample clause libraries, including negotiation guidelines, commercial playbooks and templates to be leveraged by internal teams. Maintains an awareness of and monitors the regulatory environment for emerging legislation and policy statements, along with relevant trends and industry best practices applicable to the Bank’s operations. Contributes to efficient and effective relationships with outside counsel and manages legal costs and invoices. Understands how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions. Demonstrates a proactive approach to developing competency in unfamiliar practice areas. Pursues effective adherence to Scotiabank’s Values and its Code of Conduct, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to, and effectiveness of business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, sanctions and anti-money laundering (AML), and conduct risk.
What You’ll Bring
J.D. and licensed attorney in good standing admitted or otherwise authorized to practice law in the state of New York. Position to be based in New York, New York on a hybrid schedule. Minimum of 3 years of legal experience in a similar position. Deep understanding of vendor agreements, licensing agreements, process services agreements, SaaS agreements, engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements, market data agreements and other similar documents. Working knowledge of software licensing, intellectual property, data privacy, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity considerations in third party agreements within the financial services industry.
Interested?
If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank!
At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That’s why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.
What's in it for you?
Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work – and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.
Location(s): United States : New York : New York City
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their 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.
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. 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. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Seniority level
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Associate Director, Legal Counsel, GBM Legal
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Scotiabank Associate Director, Legal Counsel, GBM Legal
Join to apply for the
Associate Director, Legal Counsel, GBM Legal
role at
Scotiabank Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Requisition ID:
219710
Salary Range:
170,000.00 - 224,700.00
Please note that the Salary Range shown is a guideline only. Salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Global Banking and Markets
Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Canadian Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a growing platform in the US and Latin America, operating globally for over 100 years. Scotiabank’s strong U.S. presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world.
Global Banking & Markets provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange and precious & metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group.
Be part of an innovative, Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries! We work together to drive ambition for every future!
Purpose
Contributes to the overall success of the U.S. Legal Department by providing day-to-day legal support on a broad range of matters across multiple businesses and operations of the Bank, with a primary focus on commercial contracts, outsourcing and information technology services.
What You’ll Do
Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a wide range of commercial and procurement contracts, including master services agreements, license agreements, business process outsourcing agreements, market data agreements and SaaS agreements. Advises on bespoke issues as part of contractual negotiations, including IP protections, cybersecurity, data privacy, artificial intelligence and regulatory compliance in the context of financial services. Supports various business lines and corporate functions with the review and negotiation of non-disclosure agreements. Assists with the risk review and diligence of third-party suppliers, including providing advice on regulatory developments and analysis of contractual provisions in commercial contracts. Supports the U.S. businesses with the drafting and structuring of intragroup agreements between the Bank and its affiliates. Works closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., Global Procurement Services, Third Party Risk Management, and Compliance) and senior management, providing legal guidance on matters critical to the Bank’s operations and strategic initiatives. Performs legal research as necessary and assists with the continuous improvements of the Bank’s legal template and sample clause libraries, including negotiation guidelines, commercial playbooks and templates to be leveraged by internal teams. Maintains an awareness of and monitors the regulatory environment for emerging legislation and policy statements, along with relevant trends and industry best practices applicable to the Bank’s operations. Contributes to efficient and effective relationships with outside counsel and manages legal costs and invoices. Understands how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions. Demonstrates a proactive approach to developing competency in unfamiliar practice areas. Pursues effective adherence to Scotiabank’s Values and its Code of Conduct, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to, and effectiveness of business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, sanctions and anti-money laundering (AML), and conduct risk.
What You’ll Bring
J.D. and licensed attorney in good standing admitted or otherwise authorized to practice law in the state of New York. Position to be based in New York, New York on a hybrid schedule. Minimum of 3 years of legal experience in a similar position. Deep understanding of vendor agreements, licensing agreements, process services agreements, SaaS agreements, engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements, market data agreements and other similar documents. Working knowledge of software licensing, intellectual property, data privacy, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity considerations in third party agreements within the financial services industry.
Interested?
If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank!
At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That’s why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.
What's in it for you?
Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work – and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.
Location(s): United States : New York : New York City
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their 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.
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. 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. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Legal Industries Banking Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Scotiabank by 2x Get notified about new Legal Director jobs in
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