Dynamic Capital Markets Counsel (Derivatives Expert)

BMO; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group seeks a senior legal professional for its Derivatives Legal Group within the Capital Markets Legal Team. You will provide strategic legal and regulatory guidance on derivatives, structured products, and trading matters, collaborating with trading, risk, and compliance teams.

The role requires extensive experience drafting and negotiating master agreements and related documents, with strong negotiation and expert analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in law (LLB or JD) and license to practice law in relevant jurisdiction.
• Experience drafting and negotiating derivatives documentation including ISDA’s, CSA’s and related agreements.
• Knowledge of regulatory issues related to derivatives, including margin requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal and regulatory advice on derivatives, structured products, and trading matters.
• Draft and negotiate market documentation (ISDA Master Agreements, CSAs, Control Agreements, Risk Participation Agreements).
• Advise business on regulatory issues and ensure compliance with internal policies.

Skills

Derivatives law

ISDA/CSA documentation

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Law degree (LLB/JD)

Tools

ISDA Master Agreements

CSA agreements

Risk Participation Agreements

Job description

BMO Financial Group seeks a senior legal professional for its Derivatives Legal Group within the Capital Markets Legal Team. You will provide strategic legal and regulatory guidance on derivatives, structured products, and trading matters, collaborating with trading, risk, and compliance teams.

The role requires extensive experience drafting and negotiating master agreements and related documents, with strong negotiation and expert analytical skills.