The Senior Legal Counsel provides expert legal and regulatory advice to support key finance and securities functions at BMO Financial Group, influencing business objectives while minimizing legal risk
Job Summary
The Senior Legal Counsel provides expert legal and regulatory advice to support key finance and securities functions at BMO Financial Group, influencing business objectives while minimizing legal risk.
BMO offers a comprehensive total compensation package including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, retirement savings plans, and performance-based incentives.
BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace with accommodations available during the selection process and values diversity and collaboration among its employees.
Matching Summary
The Senior Legal Counsel provides expert legal and regulatory advice to support key finance and securities functions at BMO Financial Group, influencing business objectives while minimizing legal risk.
Salary
Base: $111,800.00 - $208,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Performance-based incentives and discretionary bonuses; Benefits: Health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, retirement savings plans
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Senior securities and corporate law advice
Negotiation skills in legal context
Cross-group collaboration focus
Risk mitigation and compliance
Legal advice on capital management
Knowledge of financial services regulation
Nice-to-have
Data driven decision making
Influence and problem solving skills
Ability to manage ambiguity
Subject matter expert role
Global geographic scope
Creative problem solving
Key Requirements
7 years legal practice experience
Law degree (LLB or JD)
License to practice law in relevant jurisdiction
Experience in private practice, in-house or regulatory body
Knowledge of financial services industry regulations