Senior Legal Counsel, Wealth Management

BMO

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Base: $111,800.00 - $208,000.00; bonus/equity: may...
10+ years of legal practice experience
Wealth management or securities law knowledge
License to practice law in relevant jurisdiction
This role provides legal and regulatory advice on products, strategies, and policies for BMO Financial Group's Wealth Management Group while minimizing legal risk

Job Summary

  • This role provides legal and regulatory advice on products, strategies, and policies for BMO Financial Group's Wealth Management Group while minimizing legal risk.
  • The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert, overseeing internal and external counsel to resolve complex financial and non-financial issues.
  • BMO offers a comprehensive compensation package including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plans, and performance-based incentives.

Matching Summary

This role provides legal and regulatory advice on products, strategies, and policies for BMO Financial Group's Wealth Management Group while minimizing legal risk.

Salary

Base: $111,800.00 - $208,000.00; Bonus/Equity: May include commission structure and discretionary bonuses; Benefits: Health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident/life insurance, retirement savings plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years of legal practice experience
  • Wealth management or securities law knowledge
  • License to practice law in relevant jurisdiction
  • Advanced negotiation skills
  • Expert analytical and problem solving abilities

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with diversity and inclusion culture
  • Ability to manage ambiguity effectively
  • Data driven decision making expertise
  • Cross-group collaboration focus
  • Thought leadership in legal innovation

Key Requirements

  • LLB or JD degree
  • License to practice law
  • 10+ years legal practice
  • Private practice or in-house experience
  • Regulatory body experience preferred

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