Senior Legal Counsel, Finance

7 days ago

Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada BMO Financial Group Full time
About the Role

This is a senior-level position within the Enterprise Legal – Technology & Operations and Corporate Areas - Finance and Securities Team at BMO Financial Group. The Senior Legal Counsel will provide senior-level securities and corporate law advice and services in support of the company's Treasury, Investor Relations, Capital Management, and Chief Accountant's Group functions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide senior-level support with respect to matters such as global public and private offerings, internal financings, continuous disclosure obligations, capital management activities, interaction with regulators, securities law implications with respect to mergers and acquisitions, and general Treasury management activities.
  • Deliver legal and regulatory advice on products, initiatives, strategies, policies, and developments for and on behalf of BMO Financial Group.
  • Make recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.
  • Participate in the design of legal advice strategies and approaches for the unit activity and make recommendations to minimize legal issues.
  • Act as the prime subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Exercise judgment on complex, confidential, and sensitive matters.
  • Identify and resolve moderately complex issues.
  • Determine root causes and negotiate resolutions.
  • Deliver legal advice, instruct external counsel, and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures for a single or small number of functions.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
  • Resolve daily issues and/or escalate with appropriate analysis and/or recommendations.
  • Identify risks and implement appropriate actions to mitigate them.
  • Implement areas of improvement to ensure consistency with the market place.
  • Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
  • Typically 7 years of legal practice or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Degree in law (LLB or JD) and license to practice law in relevant jurisdiction.
  • Private practice, in-house experience, or experience at a regulatory body relating to the regulation of business/group activities may be required.
  • Knowledge in the legal field, typically with a functional or business line specialization.
  • Knowledge of the business and regulatory environment in which BMO Financial Group operates.
  • Advanced knowledge of subject matter legal requirements and the operations of a single client group.
  • Negotiation skills - in-depth.
  • Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience, and industry knowledge.
  • Verbal and written communication skills - In-depth/Expert.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills - In-depth/Expert.
  • Influence skills - In-depth/Expert.
  • Collaboration and team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth/Expert.
  • Able to manage ambiguity.
  • Data-driven decision making - In-depth/Expert.
What We Offer

BMO Financial Group offers a total compensation package that includes performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. The company also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans.

BMO Financial Group is committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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