Overview

Application Deadline: 07/23/2026 Address: 100 King Street West Job Family Group: LegalBMO Financial Group is seeking a Senior Counsel to join the legal team in Toronto on a 12-month contract basis to cover a maternity leave. This role will be responsible for providing legal support to BMO Global Asset Management's (BMO GAM) manufacturing of retail and institutional investment products, including the BMO Mutual Funds, BMO Exchange Traded Funds, BMO AM Pooled Funds and alternative products.You will deliver expert and experienced legal support to BMO GAM's Canadian business, operations and corporate affairs, with a focus on its investment fund manager and portfolio manager, including:creating new products with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, pooled funds and alternative productsmaintaining existing productsdrafting documents, including prospectuses, annual information forms, offering memoranda, material contracts, constating documents, regulatory applications and filings in support of the creation and continuous distribution of BMO GAM's productsdrafting and negotiating agreements, including investment management agreements, sub-advisor agreements, dealer agreements and subscription agreementssupporting distribution of BMO GAM's products, including review of sales and marketing materialadvising on a wide array of new and existing securities laws and regulatory initiatives, including compliance with National Instrument 81-102 Investment Funds advising on corporate governance mattersidentifying risks and implementing appropriate actions to mitigate thembuilding effective relationships and collaborating with internal/external stakeholdersinstructing and managing external legal counselbroader work or accountabilities may be assigned as neededThis position will not be responsible for litigation matters.The successful candidate will be a team player with strong legal and organizational skills and a proven ability to:make things happen with paceeffect changetackle challenges outside of your historic expertisesupport our business as it evolves and pursues new opportunitiesQualificationsKnowledgeMinimum requirements are a degree in law (LLB/JD) and license to practice law in Canada7+ years post Call to the Bar expertise while in private practice, in-house or at a regulatory bodyExperience in and strong legal knowledge of Canadian securities laws, regulatory, business, commercial and corporate matters, with expertise in investment funds and asset managementExperience in cross-jurisdictional investment fund and asset management matters would be an assetKnowledge of the business and regulatory environment in which BMO Financial Group operatesSkills:Strong judgment and analytical capabilityStrong verbal and written communication skillsExcellent relationship management skillsStrong drafting and negotiation skillsAbility to work independently and in a team environmentSolution-oriented with strong ability to make things happen with pace Salary : $111,800.00 - $208,000.00 Pay Type: SalariedThe 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: About UsAt 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