Job Description

At , we strive to build value for the people who choose us every day: our people, our clients and our investors. We do this by holding true to the values that guide us. We put people first and build relationships with intention. We seek out and embrace new ideas, knowing that better is always possible. We believe that how we do things is as important as what we do. And we harness the power of inclusion. Our culture is who we are and how we show up - as individuals and as a team - to accomplish our strategy.

Location: Edmonton preferred, open to other locations across Canada and flexible work arrangements

At CWB, we strive to build value for the people who choose us every day: our people, our clients and our investors. We do this by holding true to the values that guide us. We put people first and build relationships with intention. We seek out and embrace new ideas, knowing that better is always possible. We believe that how we do things is as important as what we do. And we harness the power of inclusion. Our culture is who we are and how we show up - as individuals and as a team - to accomplish our strategy.

CWB is on a mission to become the best full-service bank for business owners of Canada.

Everyday flexibility. Flexible work arrangements. Hybrid work environments.

It's a new world, and we are learning to embrace it. Work and life have been connected in new & different ways - for our clients & their businesses too. So, at CWB we've been changing the way we work. In fact, we're still changing. Still learning too. The office should be a place people want to go, not have to go.

CWB is the only full-service bank in Canada with a strategic focus to meet the unique financial needs of businesses and their owners. Our teams take a relationship-based approach to deliver a uniquely proactive client experience through highly personalized service, specialized expertise, customized solutions, and faster response times. We provide full-service business and personal banking, nation-wide specialized financing in targeted industries, comprehensive wealth management offerings, and trust services. And we do it together - united, as one CWB. We are firmly committed to the responsible creation of value for all our stakeholders and our approach to sustainability will support our continued success.

Our highly engaged teams operate within a client-centric, collaborative and change-ready culture, with a core focus to achieve our vision to become the best full-service bank for business owners in Canada as we continue to transform our capabilities. And we are building momentum.

The Opportunity

Are you a self-starter, interested in assisting a dynamic and growing bank to mature its legal advisory services in key areas of regulatory law? The Senior Legal Counsel will be part of the Risk & Enterprise Team within Legal Services and report to the Associate General Counsel. The Risk & Enterprise Team provides legal support across the enterprise in the areas of litigation, regulatory, human resources and workplace law, investigations, financial crime mitigation, incident response, and insurance. The Senior Legal Counsel will build increased maturity and focus for several key areas of regulatory law, including consumer protection, AML/ATF, and privacy, and will ensure we deliver high quality legal advice from a strategic, risk management lens. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an inclusive, collegial, and high-performing legal team at an exciting point in CWB's history.

Key Responsibilities

Provide timely, strategic, practical, and risk-based advice across the organization in relation to regulatory matters relevant to a complex financial services company.

Identify, assess and mitigate legal and regulatory risk in a broad range of areas including consumer protection, anti-money laundering issues, cybersecurity and privacy matters.

Ensure appropriate responses to a wide variety of regulatory inquiries and lead the response to enforcement actions.

Effectively supervise external counsel, ensuring practical and cost-effective mandates.

Provide thoughtful and strategic legal advice that ensures CWB maintains and strengthens its important relationships with its regulators.

Monitor legal and regulatory developments, advise on impacts to CWB, and drive improvements to documents, products, services, and practices.

Ensure the business fully understands the nature of its regulatory obligations, to enable efficient, effective, and risk-based deployment of resources.

Work with the Chief Ethics Officer to ensure the Ethics Program supports the strong commitment of CWB and all of our team members to our regulatory compliance obligations across the enterprise.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders that have investigatory, legal and/or regulatory mandates, including Regulatory Compliance, Fraud and Special Investigations, and Group Risk Management.

Successful Candidate

This role requires a lawyer with a strong foundation in regulatory law within the banking/financial services sector. A strong sense of ownership and independent accountability, as well as the ability to work collaboratively while managing multiple projects and priorities are crucial. The successful candidate must be able to drive further maturity in how legal advisory services are delivered across the enterprise in relation to key areas of regulatory law, including an ability to build relationships with various internal stakeholders, demonstrate credibility as a subject matter expert, and assist the business to develop procedures and systems to ensure we are meeting our regulatory obligations while effectively mitigating risk and responding to challenges.

What you will bring to this role

Bachelor of Laws or equivalent and member in good standing of a provincial Law Society.

Minimum 7 years of related legal experience including:

Experience in banking/financial services; and

Strong knowledge of consumer protection, AML/ATF, and/or privacy.

Strong analytical capability and the ability to comprehend complex business, legal and regulatory situations.

A personable, collaborative nature with excellent written and oral communications skills.

Highly developed legal, drafting, and problem-solving skills.

Sounds judgment, including ability to support the business in complex risk assessments.

Highly motivated.

Ability to provide difficult and complex legal advice in situations where such advice may be at odds with other objectives, and to do so diplomatically and credibly.

Sharp focus on relationship building across the enterprise and delivering legal solutions that facilitate the objectives and strategies of our senior leadership team.

A demonstrated ability to think creatively, broadly, and strategically and a commitment to learning.

*Please note, we encourage applicants to apply who may have fewer than 7 years of related experience. The hiring team will consider these applications for future opportunities within the legal services team.

Be proud of where you work. Apply with CWB today.

Why work with us?

Winners of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Culture 2021 &

Recognized as one of 50 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Places to Work 2022

& Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness in Canada 2021

Values driven people first benefits

Wellness matters. We offer an award-winning benefits package that includes hybrid work environments, everyday flexibility, 100% company-funded health coverage, health care spending account, a flexible wellness program & generous time-away options to unplug, rest & recover. Bring your whole self to work. Inclusion is a journey requiring practice & experience to result in a powerful outcome. Your perspective matters & voice will be heard. Find a community within the CWB family in our employee represented groups. Career development. We invest in our employees' development to help them reach their professional goals with organization wide Coaching services. Strategic career design is an investment in our core asset - our people. Innovation. Learn. Grow. Enhance. At CWB, we play to win. When we fail, we fail forward. Recognition. Peer-to-peer recognition programs for "in the moment" and monumental wins. Community giving. Make a difference. Drive economic prosperity in your community. Get involved. Volunteer. Fundraise. All with CWB support. ESG & sustainability focused. Be proud of where you spend, work & invest. Financial rewards. Base salary & pay for performance incentives. Retirement investment strategy. You can't work forever! So, we've got you covered. Company ownership. No greater sense of motivation & empowerment than being an owner! Find your "why" at

Values. Culture. People. Growth. Opportunity.

CWB is proud to collaborate with Massey Henry to uncover top talent across Canada for this opportunity. If you are interested in exploring the Senior Legal Counsel, Regulatory mandate, kindly send your resume and a cover letter to the attention of: Annie Ishmael at annie.ishmael@cwbank.com and Alex Bunyan at alex.bunyan@masseyhenry.com. In your cover letter, please express why this role resonates with you and briefly highlight your most relevant experience and accomplishments. In partnership with Massey Henry, Canadian Western Bank is committed to ensuring that a diverse selection of applicants are considered and will only make a final decision when they have had an opportunity to do so. All applicants are welcome, and they expressly encourage applicants to apply who identify as women, persons with visible and invisible disabilities (including physical, mental, sensory, learning impairment, etc.), Indigenous Peoples (including First Nations, Metis and Inuit), LGBTQ2S+ and/or racialized persons. CWB believes that inclusion has power, and they are always looking for unique perspectives to add to their teams. All applicants are considered as part of an equitable and fair selection process. We look forward to exploring your candidacy.

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As an equitable employer, CWB Financial Group is committed to providing a safe and where a diverse workforce thrives. You are welcomed and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Dignity, respect and equality are non-negotiables. If you require during any part of the recruitment or selection process, please reach out.

Closing Date:

• Position closes at 12:01am on the close date identified below. 10/24/2022