Overview
Senior Counsel Derivatives, Global Asset Management Jobs in Toronto, Canada at BMO Financial Group
Position: Senior Counsel Derivatives, Global Asset Management )
Final date to receive applications
06/18/2026
Address
100 King Street West
Job Family Group
Legal
Job Description
BMO Financial Group is seeking a full‑time lawyer to join the legal team in Toronto as Senior Counsel responsible for providing legal support, with a focus on derivatives, to BMO Global Asset Management’s manufacturing of retail and institutional investment products, including the BMO Mutual Funds, BMO Exchange Traded Funds, BMO AM Pooled Funds and alternative products.
Responsibilities
- Act as a subject matter expert on relevant laws, regulations and policies relating to listed and OTC derivatives, including options, forward contracts, futures, swaps and other derivatives instruments
- Draft and negotiate derivatives documentation, including ISDAs, credit support annexes, account control agreements, broker agreements, onboarding documents and ancillary documentation
- Provide derivatives transactional support, focusing on equity and interest‑rate derivatives, including drafting and reviewing ISDA trade confirmations
- Advise on a wide array of existing and new derivatives laws and regulatory initiatives, including trade reporting, margin requirements and compliance with National Instrument 81-102 Investment Funds
- Provide legal and regulatory advice on new and existing investment products, initiatives, strategies, policies and developments
- Identify risks and implement appropriate actions to mitigate them
- Implement areas of improvement to ensure consistency with industry practice when dealing with counter parties
- Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Instruct and manage external legal counsel
- Perform broader work or accountabilities as assigned
- This position will not be responsible for litigation matters
Candidate Profile
- Make things happen with pace
- Effect change
- Tackle challenges outside of historic expertise
- Support the business as it evolves and pursues new opportunities
Qualifications Knowledge
- Degree in law (LLB/JD) and license to practice law in Canada
- 5+ years post Call to the Bar expertise in private practice, in‑house experience, or experience at a regulatory body
- Knowledge of the business and regulatory environment in which BMO Financial Group operates
Skills
- Robust 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 & Compensation
Salary range: $ – $
Pay type:
Salaried
Benefits
BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package may include performance‑based incentives, discretionary bonuses, and other perks and rewards. Health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans are also available.
EEO Statement
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.
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Title: Senior Counsel Derivatives, Global Asset Management
Company: BMO Financial Group
Location: Toronto, Canada
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