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Senior Legal Counsel, Global Asset ManagementBMO • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Senior Legal Counsel, Global Asset Management

Senior Legal Counsel, Global Asset Management

BMO • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Application Deadline :

12 / 11 / 2025

Address : 100 King Street West

Job Family Group : Legal

BMO Financial Group is seeking a full-time lawyer to join the legal team in Toronto as Senior Counsel responsible for providing legal support to BMO Global Asset Management's (BMO GAM) manufacturing of retail and institutional investment products, including the BMO Mutual Funds, BMO Exchange Traded Funds, BMO AM Pooled Funds and alternative products.

You will 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, including :

  • Creating new products with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, pooled funds and alternative products
  • Maintaining existing products
  • Drafting 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
  • Drafting and negotiating agreements, including investment management agreements, sub-advisor agreements, dealer agreements and subscription agreements
  • Supporting distribution of BMO GAM's products, including review of sales and marketing material
  • Advising on a wide array of new and existing securities laws and regulatory initiatives, including compliance with National Instrument 81-102 Investment Funds
  • Advising on corporate governance matters
  • Identifying risks and implementing appropriate actions to mitigate them
  • Building effective relationships and collaborating with internal / external stakeholders
  • Instructing and managing external legal counsel
  • Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed

This position will not be responsible for litigation matters.

The successful candidate will be a team player with strong legal and organizational skills and a proven ability to :

  • Make things happen with pace
  • Effect change
  • Tackle challenges outside of your historic expertise
  • Support our business as it evolves and pursues new opportunities
  • Qualifications

    Knowledge

  • 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
  • Experience in cross-jurisdictional investment fund and asset management matters would be an asset
  • 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
  • Salary :

    $111,800.00 - $208,000.00

    Pay Type : Salaried

    The above represents BMO Financial Group's pay range and type.

    Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group's expected target for the first year in this position.

    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. To view more details of our benefits, please visit : https : / / jobs.bmo.com / global / en / Total-Rewards

    About Us

    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 .

    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.

    Note to Recruiters : BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

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