Law Clerk, Capital Markets Legal

BMO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Join BMO as a Law Clerk where you will provide essential legal services and support multiple counsel roles. In a deadline-sensitive environment, your duties will include document preparation, case research, and managing legal projects for various business needs. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to make an impact in the legal field.

Benefits

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• Typically less than 5 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree.
• Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.
• In-depth verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares legal documents, coordinates government filings, and conducts research.
• Maintains corporate records and ensures compliance with legal standards.
• Handles sensitive information while minimizing legal risks.

Skills

Legal Research

Document Drafting

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Job description

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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.

• 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 less than 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.
• Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions.
• Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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