Provide and manage legal and regulatory advice on products, initiatives, strategies, policies, and developments for BMO Financial Group
Provide legal advice based on legal principles, practices, procedures, and financial-services industry knowledge
Influence and negotiate to achieve business objectives while minimizing legal risk
Recommend and implement solutions based on analysis of issues and business implications
Identify emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making
Exercise judgment on moderate to complex decisions within standard policies and regulatory requirements
Identify and resolve routine issues and determine courses of action within procedural and policy guidelines
Deliver legal advice, instruct external counsel, and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
Act as a subject matter expert on relevant laws, regulations, and policies
Resolve daily issues or elevate them with appropriate analysis and recommendations
Identify risks and implement mitigation actions
Implement improvements to ensure consistency with the marketplace
Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Provide specialized consulting, analytical, and technical support
Work independently and handle non-routine situations
Support a geographic scope of up to global
Perform broader work or accountabilities as assigned
Requirements Less than 7 years of legal practice or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Degree in law (LLB or JD)
License to practice law in relevant jurisdiction
Private practice, in-house experience or experience at regulatory body relating to 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 setting in which BMO Financial Group operates
Proficient knowledge of subject matter legal requirements and operations of a single client group
In-depth negotiation skills
Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience
In-depth verbal and written communication skills
In-depth collaboration and team skills
In-depth analytical and problem-solving skills
In-depth influence skills
In-depth data-driven decision-making skills
Fluent in French and English to support business operations outside the province of Quebec
Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in legal and regulatory advice within the financial services sector, with strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Proficient in both French and English, capable of influencing stakeholders and ensuring compliance with legal standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords Legal Advice
Negotiation Skills
Regulatory Compliance
Analytical Skills
Fluency in French and English
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Legal Principles
Financial-Services Industry Knowledge
Risk Identification
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Technical Proficiency in Legal Requirements
Soft Skills Influence Skills
Collaboration Skills
Verbal Communication Skills
Written Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Certifications & Qualifications License to Practice Law
Degree in Law (LLB or JD)
Industry Keywords Legal Field
Regulatory Environment
BMO Financial Group
Private Practice
In-House Experience

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📌 Legal Counsel, Personal & Business Banking (Ontario)
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📍 Ontario