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    Associate General Counsel, Derivatives Legal Group, Capital Markets page is loaded Associate General Counsel, Derivatives Legal Group, Capital Markets
    Apply locations Toronto, ON, CAN time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R

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    Legal Provides and manages the delivery of legal and regulatory advice on products, initiatives, strategies, policies and developments for and on behalf of BMO Financial Group.

    Provides legal advice based on knowledge of legal principals, practices and procedures, and knowledge of the financial services industry and its environment.

    Works to achieve organizational goals while minimizing legal risk. Works to deliver legal advice (60%), provide legal oversight (20%) and issues management (20%).

    Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.

    Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.
    Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.
    Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance.

    Uses multiple perspectives, imagines alternatives, and addresses potential outcomes for various courses of action to devise strategy, make recommendations and minimizes legal issues.

    Proactively identifies legal issues and potential problems and communicates appropriately to stakeholders.

    Oversees and delivers legal advice from internal/ external counsel, ensures compliance with internal policies & procedures, and provides advice/ rulings as necessary for complex functions/ activities.

    Designs and oversees legal advice strategies & approaches for the unit activity.

    Devises legal strategy, makes recommendations to minimize legal issues by applying multiple perspectives and alternatives, and addressing potential outcomes for various courses of action.

    Delivers legal advice, instructs external counsel and ensures compliance with internal policies & procedures for a single or small number of function(s).

    Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant laws, regulations and policies.
    Identifies risks and implements appropriate actions to mitigate them.
    Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a senior specialist resource across BMO.
    Fosters strong internal and external networks and works with and across multiple teams to achieve business objectives.

    Typically 10+ years of legal practice with a focus on advising on derivatives transactions and regulatory matters as well as drafting/negotiating derivatives documentation including ISDAs, CSAs, Control Agreements, Risk Participation Agreements, Confirmations and ancillary documentation.

    Degree in law (LLB or JD) and license to practice law in relevant jurisdiction.
    Typically 10 years of legal practice or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Private practice or in-house experience delivering legal advice to business/group, or experience at regulatory body relating to the regulation of business/group activities.

    Advanced knowledge in legal field, typically with a functional or business line specialization.
    Knowledge of business and regulatory environment in which BMO Financial Group operates.
    Technical/ expert resource for business group(s) and other legal professionals.
    Advanced knowledge of legal & regulatory requirements and the operations of single and multiple complex business group(s).
    Technical leader viewed as a thought leader for innovation.
    Data driven decision making - Expert.
    Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked.

    BMO Financial Group's total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards.

    BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. We're here to help
    It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers.

    We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs.

    From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

    Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

    A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

    Legal Counsel, Securities
    locations Toronto, ON, CAN time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago Analyst, Real Estate Property Brokerage, BMO Capital Markets
    locations Toronto, ON, CAN time type Full time posted on Posted 13 Days Ago Capital Markets Compliance Officer (Employee Trading & Outside Activities)

    locations Toronto, ON, CAN time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago BMO is a leading bank driven by a single purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life.

    Everywhere we do business, we're focused on building, investing and transforming how we work to drive performance and continue growing the good.

    More than 12 million customers count on us for personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services.

    As the 8th largest bank in North America by assets, we provide personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services to more than 12 million customers.

    In Canada, the United States and across the globe, we'll continue to build, invest and transform to drive performance that serves the good that grows.

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