Senior Legal Counsel — Global Regulatory & Strategy

BMO; United States; Presencial; USD 120.000 - 250.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Descripción de la vacante

BMO Financial Group in New York seeks an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to deliver strategic legal guidance across products, initiatives and regulatory matters. You will advise senior leaders, negotiate to minimize risk, and shape policy in a fast‑moving financial services environment.

Requires a JD, bar admission in a US state, and at least seven years of practice. You will engage with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex issues and support enterprise goals.

Formación

• Typically 7 years of legal practice or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Degree in law (JD) and license to practice law in relevant jurisdiction.
• Qualified in at least one US State.
• Private practice, in-house experience or experience at regulatory body relating to the regulation of business/group activities may be required.
• Knowledge in legal field, typically with a functional or business line specialization.
• Knowledge of business and regulatory environment in which BMO Financial Group operates.
• Advanced knowledge of subject matter legal requirements and the operations of a single client group.
• Negotiation skills - in depth.
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Influence skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert.
• Able to manage ambiguity.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert.

Conocimientos

Negotiation skills

Verbal & written communication

Analytical skills

Influence skills

Collaboration skills

Ambiguity management

Data-driven decision making

Educación

JD degree

Bar admission in US

Descripción del empleo

BMO Financial Group in New York seeks an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to deliver strategic legal guidance across products, initiatives and regulatory matters. You will advise senior leaders, negotiate to minimize risk, and shape policy in a fast‑moving financial services environment.

Requires a JD, bar admission in a US state, and at least seven years of practice. You will engage with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex issues and support enterprise goals.