Law Clerk

Bank of Montreal; Old Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 49,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated legal professional to provide comprehensive legal support in a fast-paced environment. This hybrid role involves managing complex portfolios, conducting legal research, and drafting essential documents while ensuring compliance with internal procedures. You will collaborate with various teams, handle sensitive information, and participate in special projects that impact the organization's reputation. If you are an analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for legal services, this opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in legal services.
• Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal support including case research and document drafting.
• Manages administrative projects and maintains timelines.
• Responds to inquiries regarding corporate information and legal agreements.

Skills

Legal Research

Document Drafting

Trial Preparation

Analytical Skills

Collaboration Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Influence Skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Job description

This is a hybrid role based out of our downtown Toronto office. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, highly organized, disciplined and able to respond in a fast-paced environment.

Provides legal services in support of counsel. Supports multiple counsel roles with complex portfolios and operates at various levels within a fast paced, deadline-sensitive environment. Provides assistance to include case research, document drafting and trial preparation. Manages or participates in administrative and operational projects, maintains timelines and action plans, prepares correspondence and monitors budget. Leads/participates in special projects assigned by legal counsel or the Office of the General Counsel. Builds effective relationships with business/group, provides advice on standard processes and ensures compliance with internal procedures. This position is privy to sensitive and confidential Bank Matters which may impact the Bank’s reputational risk.

• Responds to client onboarding team quickly regarding client regulatory representation letters relating to Dodd-Frank Act and similar requirements.
• Negotiates cleared derivatives execution agreements and other derivatives documentation.
• Prepares legal documents and reports.
• Coordinates and monitors government filings process.
• Conducts research, compiles information and reporting.
• Maintains corporate records and registrations, and corporate database.
• Develops/maintains information management systems and ensures data integrity.
• Handles sensitive/confidential Bank information while minimizing legal risk.
• Arranges requirements and materials for the facilitation of meetings.
• Responds to internal/external inquiries concerning corporate information, legal agreements and certain legal issues.
• Executes work to deliver timely, accurate and efficient services and support.
• Operates effectively in a high stress environment with constantly changing expectations.
• Focus may be on a business/group.
• Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works mostly independently.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Typically at least 5 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.

Salary: $49,000.00 - $90,800.00

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.

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