Job Description

100 King Street West Toronto Ontario,M5X 1A1


The Legal Analyst, Canadian P&BB, provides legal support to BMO's Canadian Personal & Business Banking businesses across Canada.


The Legal Analyst works in collaboration with the lawyers supporting Canadian P&BB businesses and reports to the Associate General Counsel. This role operates at various levels within a highly regulated and fast paced, deadline-sensitive environment and is responsible for triaging, managing and providing advice on a variety of inquiries and escalations from front line bank employees, including the group that handles customers' inquiries and complaints.


Although the Legal Analyst is generally expected to respond to inquiries independently, they may also engage one of the Canadian P&BB lawyers for support on more complex matters. The Legal Analyst relies on their strong legal knowledge and the bank's policies and procedures in providing responses, and exercises judgment to provide advice directly to business partners or to work in collaboration with Canadian P&BB lawyers.

Responsibilities:

Responds to internal/external inquiries and escalations. Gathers relevant facts, documents, policies and procedures. Reviews and analyses the relevant information to provide advice and guidance to business partners. Identifies opportunities and legal, regulatory and reputational risks and engages counsel to support, if needed. Conducts research. Prepares, drafts and revises legal documents and reports. Assists with drafting of policies to ensure compliance with laws. Delivers timely, accurate and efficient service and support.

Qualifications:

Paralegal certification or foreign trained lawyer with 5-8 years or more of experience. Familiarity with BMO's processes, procedures and support areas would be an asset but is not mandatory for those outside BMO who are considering this position. Expertise in banking and finance law, lending, secured transactions, estates, power of attorney issues and trusts considered an asset. Experience in the financial sector considered an asset. Advanced research, analytical and problem-solving skills. Sound judgment and capacity to identify risks. Ability to work independently. Strong collaboration & team skills. Strong verbal & written communication skills. Technical proficiency gained through education and/or experience.

Please note that this is a contract opportunity, up to 18 months.

Salary:

$69,000.00 - $129,000.00

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.