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Senior legal counsel, finance & securities


Company : BMO Financial Group


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2026-03-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Date limite pour prsenter sa candidature : 03/19/2026 Adresse : 100 King Street West Groupe de famille d''''emploi : Services juridiques This role is part of the Enterprise Legal - Technology & Operations and Corporate Areas - Finance and Securities Team. The Senior Legal Counsels principal responsibility is to provide senior level securities and corporate law advice and services in support of BMO Financial Groups Treasury, Investor Relations, Capital Management and Chief Accountants Group functions, as well as on matters that impact BMO Financial Group at an enterprise level. In particular, provide senior level support with respect to matters such as: (i) global public and private offerings and internal fi nancings; (ii) continuous disclosure obligations; (iii) capital management activities such as security redemptions, normal course issuer bids and dividend reinvestment plans; (iv) interaction with regulators; (vi) securities law implications with respect to mergers and acquisitions; (v) general Treasury management activities; (vi) risk mitigation transactions, such as synthetic securitizations, non-payment insurance and risk participations; and (v1i) certain corporate governance matters. 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 principles, practices and procedures, and knowledge of the financial services industry and its environment. Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives. Works to achieve organizational goals while minimizing legal risk. Responsabilits : Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group. May participate in the design of legal advice strategies & approaches for the unit activity and making recommendations to minimize legal issues. Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders. Exercises judgement on complex, confidential and sensitive matters Identifies and resolves moderately complex issues. Determines root causes and negotiates resolutions. 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. Resolves daily issues and/or escalates with appropriate analysis and/or recommendations. Identifies risks and implements appropriate actions to mitigate them. Implements areas of improvement to ensure consistency with market place. Builds effective relationships with internal/ external stakeholders. Geographic scope: up to global. Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders. Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine. Implements changes in response to shifting trends. Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. 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 regulatory body relating to the regulation of business/group activities may be required. Knowledge in legal field, typically with a functional or business line specialization. Knowledge of 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 & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert. Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert. Influence skills - In-depth / Expert. Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert. Able to manage ambiguity. Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert. Salaire : $111,800.00 - $208,000.00 Type de rmunration : Salaire Ce qui prcde reprsente la fourchette et le type de rmunration de BMO Groupe financier. Les salaires varieront en fonction de facteurs comme lemplacement, les comptences, lexprience, les tudes et les qualifications pour le poste et pourront inclure une structure de commissions. Les salaires pour les postes temps partiel seront calculs au prorata du nombre dheures travailles rgulirement. Pour les rles commission, le salaire susmentionn reprsente la cible de BMO Groupe financier pour la premire anne au poste. La rmunration totale offerte par BMO variera selon le type de rmunration associ au poste et peut comprendre des primes de rendement, des primes discrtionnaires ainsi que dautres avantages et rcompenses. BMO offre galement une assurance sant, le remboursement des frais de scolarit, une assurance accident et une assurance vie, ainsi que des rgimes dpargne-retraite. Pour en savoir plus sur nos avantages sociaux, consultez le site : https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/fr/R%C3%A9mun%C3%A9ration-globale propos de nous BMO, nous sommes anims par une raison dtre commune : Avoir le cran de faire une diffrence dans la vie, comme en affaires. Cette raison dtre nous invite entraner des changements positifs et durables pour nos clients, nos collectivits et nos gens. En travaillant ensemble, en innovant et en repoussant les limites, nous transformons des vies et des entreprises et favorisons la croissance conomique partout dans le monde. En tant que membre de l''''quipe de BMO, vous tes valoris, respect et entendu, et vous avez plus de moyens pour progresser et obtenir des rsultats. Nous nous efforons de vous aider obtenir des rsultats ds le premier jour, pour vous-mme et nos clients. Nous vous offrirons les outils et les ressources dont vous avez besoin pour franchir de nouvelles tapes, car vous aidez nos clients franchir les leurs. Au moyen de formation et de coaching approfondis ainsi que de soutien de la direction et d''''occasions de rseautage, nous vous aiderons acqurir une exprience enrichissante et largir votre groupe de comptences. Pour en savoir plus, visitez-nous l''''adresse https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/fr. BMO s''''engage offrir un milieu de travail inclusif, quitable et accessible. Nous apprenons de nos diffrences et tirons notre force des gens et de leurs diffrents points de vue. Des mesures dadaptation sont disponibles sur demande pour les candidats qui participent tous les aspects du processus de slection. Pour demander des mesures dadaptation, veuillez communiquer avec votre recruteur. #J-18808-Ljbffr