Senior Counsel, Capital Markets
Core
Senior legal counsel providing strategic advice on derivatives, structured products, and trading-related matters within a global capital markets environment.
Role type
Senior Counsel (Legal)
Builds
Legal strategies, market documentation, and regulatory compliance frameworks for BMO's Capital Markets franchise.
Domain
Financial Services / Capital Markets / Derivatives
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Derivatives and capital markets law, ISDA/CSA/Control Agreement drafting and negotiation, regulatory compliance (margin requirements), complex transaction structuring, risk mitigation, strategic legal advice
Preferred skills
Private practice or in-house experience in financial services, global market knowledge, advanced negotiation, creative problem solving
Technologies
ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes (CSAs), Control Agreements, Risk Participation Agreements, Master Confirmation Agreements
Responsibilities
Provide strategic legal and regulatory advice on derivatives and structured products; Draft and negotiate key market documentation; Partner with trading, sales, risk, and compliance teams; Advise senior leaders on legal strategy and new initiatives; Identify and resolve complex legal issues and risks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
