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Senior Legal Counsel at BMO Financial Group

BMO

Drive legal strategy and advice at BMO Financial Group as a Senior Legal Counsel. Your expertise in securities law and structured products will guide key business initiatives and compliance. This role involves delivering legal advice and managing regulatory risk for BMO's structured products and funds. With typically seven years of legal experience, you will foster relationships, influence strategies, and provide guidance on complex matters. Your insights will shape legal frameworks while enhancing operational efficiency across the organization. Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal advice on structured products and regulatory matters
  • Influence strategies to meet business objectives
  • Act as a subject matter expert for stakeholders
  • Resolve complex legal issues while minimizing risk
  • Design legal strategies to mitigate potential issues
Requirements:
  • 7+ years of legal practice or equivalent experience
  • Law degree (LLB or JD) and license in Ontario
  • In-depth knowledge of securities law
  • Proven negotiation and analytical skills
  • Expertise in financial services legal environment
Bring your legal expertise, leadership, and strategic mindset to support BMO Financial Group's objectives in a global setting. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Vacancy posted 17 hours ago
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