Associate General Counsel - Regulatory
Job in
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for:
BMO
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-23
Job specializations:
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Law/Legal
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Financial Law, Financial Crime, Tax Law
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Finance & Banking
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Financial Crime, Tax Law
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Final date to receive applications:
02/26/2026
Address:
100 King Street West
Job Family Group:
Legal
Skills
Strong skill in proactively providing ideas, advice, and solutions related to legal issuesSuperior judgementAbove average analytical capabilityStrong verbal and written communication skillsSuperior relationship management skills/ability to relate at all levelsAbility to work independently or in team environmentScope and Impact
The role is based in Toronto, Canada.
The role has direct or indirect impacts across the enterprise, including on the following:
Legal RiskRegulatory RiskReputational RiskRegulatory RelationshipsAbility to execute strategic objectivesThe role is complex as a result of various factors, including:
The highly regulated and global nature of the business of BMO Financial GroupThe number of different businesses and separate legal entities that comprise BMO Financial GroupThe importance of OSFI as BMO’s lead regulatorThe amount of relevant regulation and the magnitude of regulatory changeFailure to fully understand and appropriately advise regarding the regulatory environment may impact BMO’s ability to execute key strategic objectives.
Associate General Counsel—Regulatory, Enterprise Regulatory Office
The Enterprise Regulatory Office (“ERO”), within Legal & Regulatory Compliance (“LRC”), supports the BMO enterprise and helps BMO Financial Group meet both its regulatory obligations and its supervisors’ expectations. ERO advises with respect to legal and regulatory matters, provides leadership and guidance with respect to regulatory interactions, provides advice and oversight regarding regulatory examinations and the remediation of supervisory findings, and reports to senior management and the board of directors on significant matters.
The role is an Associate General Counsel position in ERO focused on providing legal and strategic advice on the Bank Act and other federal financial institution legislation. The regulatory lawyer will provide analysis and advice with respect to acquisitions and divestitures, proposals for new or updated products, activities, or services, and corporate governance and structure. The role will be required to stay abreast of the current regulatory and supervisory environments and review, analyze, and summarize proposed legal and regulatory changes in an actively evolving regulatory environment.
The role is a centralized function that supports LRC and the enterprise through in-depth knowledge and experience related to the Bank Act and other federal financial institution legislation as it affects BMO Financial Group.
Key Accountabilities
Provide legal advice and guidance on a broad range of matters involving the Bank Act and other federal financial institution legislation, and act as the legal subject matter expert for LRC and the enterprise on legal and regulatory matters covered by such legislation.Provide legal advice and guidance to lines of business and corporate areas regarding implications of applicable laws and regulations on business strategies and new products, services, and activities.Support BMO Financial Group’s interactions with OSFI, and assist in regulatory notifications and/or applications related to bank reorganization, expansion, or acquisition activity.Ensure BMO stays abreast of proposed changes to banking laws and regulations, including analyzing, assessing, summarizing, and reporting with respect to proposed amendments and other related developments.Participate in and advise on the bank’s advocacy efforts, focused on emerging supervisory and regulatory matters.Provide input on reports and presentations on supervisory and regulatory activities for Senior Management and the Board of Directors.Knowledge
Minimum requirement is a degree in law (LLB) and license to practice law in CanadaAt least 5 to 10+ years call from the barProficient level of knowledge in the legal field, with a focus on bank regulatory mattersStrong knowledge of business and regulatory environment in which BMO Financial Group operatesSalary:
$ - $
Pay Type:
Salaried
The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.
Salaries will vary based on factors such as…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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