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About the Role

BMO Financial Group is seeking a Senior Counsel to join the legal team in Toronto on a 12-month contract basis to cover a maternity leave. This role will be responsible for providing legal support to BMO Global Asset Management’s (BMO GAM) manufacturing of retail and institutional investment products.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert and experienced legal support to BMO GAM’s Canadian business, operations and corporate affairs, with a focus on its investment fund manager and portfolio manager.
• Create new products with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, pooled funds and alternative products.
• Maintain existing products.
• Draft documents, including prospectuses, annual information forms, offering memoranda, material contracts, constating documents, regulatory applications and filings in support of the creation and continuous distribution of BMO GAM’s products.
• Draft and negotiate agreements, including investment management agreements, sub-advisor agreements, dealer agreements and subscription agreements.
• Support distribution of BMO GAM’s products, including review of sales and marketing material.
• Advise on a wide array of new and existing securities laws and regulatory initiatives, including compliance with National Instrument 81-102 Investment Funds.
• Advise on corporate governance matters.
• Identify risks and implement appropriate actions to mitigate them.
• Build effective relationships and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders.
• Instruct and manage external legal counsel.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
• This position will not be responsible for litigation matters.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements are a degree in law (LLB/JD) and license to practice law in Canada.
• 7+ years post Call to the Bar expertise while in private practice, in-house or at a regulatory body.
• Experience in and strong legal knowledge of Canadian securities laws, regulatory, business, commercial and corporate matters, with expertise in investment funds and asset management.
• Knowledge of the business and regulatory environment in which BMO Financial Group operates.

Skills

• Strong judgment and analytical capability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent relationship management skills.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Solution-oriented with strong ability to make things happen with pace.
• Team player with strong legal and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to make things happen with pace.
• Proven ability to effect change.
• Proven ability to tackle challenges outside of your historic expertise.
• Proven ability to support our business as it evolves and pursues new opportunities.

Location

• 100 King Street West
• Toronto

Work Type

• 12-month contract
• Salaried

Experience Level

• 7+ years post Call to the Bar expertise

Education Level

• Degree in law (LLB/JD)
• License to practice law in Canada

Salary/Compensations

• $111,800.00 - $208,000.00

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Accident and life insurance
• Retirement savings plans

About the Company

• At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.
• As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. 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.
• To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

Equal Opportunity

• BMO 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. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.