Senior Counsel, Capital Markets
Core
Senior legal counsel providing strategic advice on derivatives, structured products, and trading-related matters for BMO's Capital Markets Legal Team.
Role type
Senior Counsel (Legal)
Builds
Legal strategies, market documentation (ISDA, CSA), and regulatory compliance for global capital markets.
Domain
Financial Services / Capital Markets / Derivatives
Required skills
Derivatives law expertise, ISDA/CSA documentation drafting, regulatory compliance (margin requirements), complex negotiation, strategic legal advice, risk identification.
Preferred skills
Private practice or in-house experience, global scope exposure, creative problem solving.
Technologies
ISDA Master Agreements, 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; act as subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders; identify and mitigate legal risks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
