About this role
Role Overview
- Provides and manages the delivery of legal and regulatory advice on products, initiatives, strategies, policies and developments to support BMO Financial Group's Investment Banking business
- Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives
- Works to achieve organizational goals while minimizing legal risk
- Oversees and delivers legal advice from internal/external counsel
- Communicates abstract concepts in simple terms
- Resolves daily issues and/or escalates with appropriate analysis and/or recommendations
Requirements
- Typically 10+ 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 or in-house experience delivering legal advice to business/group
- 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)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Accident and life insurance
- Retirement savings plans