Senior Counsel Derivatives, Global Asset Management

BMO Financial Group

Toronto, ON, Canada
Base: $111,800.00 - $208,000.00; bonus/equity: per...
5+ years post call to the bar experience
Expertise in listed and otc derivatives
Drafting isdas and credit support annexes
The role involves providing expert legal support to BMO Global Asset Management's manufacturing of retail and institutional investment products including mutual funds and ETFs

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing expert legal support to BMO Global Asset Management's manufacturing of retail and institutional investment products including mutual funds and ETFs.
  • Candidates will act as a subject matter expert on laws and regulations relating to derivatives such as options, swaps, and futures while drafting complex documentation like ISDAs.
  • BMO offers a competitive salary range, performance-based incentives, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings plans.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing expert legal support to BMO Global Asset Management's manufacturing of retail and institutional investment products including mutual funds and ETFs.

Salary

Base: $111,800.00 - $208,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Performance-based incentives and discretionary bonuses possible; Benefits: Health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, retirement savings plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years post Call to the Bar experience
  • Expertise in listed and OTC derivatives
  • Drafting ISDAs and credit support annexes
  • Knowledge of National Instrument 81-102
  • Experience with equity and interest rate derivatives

Nice-to-have

  • Strong relationship management skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Solution-oriented with pace
  • Experience instructing external legal counsel

Key Requirements

  • LLB/JD degree required
  • License to practice law in Canada
  • 5+ years post Call to the Bar experience
  • Canadian work authorization required

Work Rights

License to practice law in Canada required

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