Provides and manages the delivery of legal and regulatory advice on products, initiatives, strategies, policies and developments to support BMO Financial Group’s Corporate Banking business, including global trade and syndicated lending. Provides legal advice based on knowledge of legal principles, practices and procedures, and knowledge of the financial services industry and its environment. Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives. Works to achieve organizational goals while minimizing legal risk.

Responsibilities

Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.

Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision‑making.

Exercises judgement on moderate to complex decisions falling within standard policies and regulatory requirements.

Identifies and resolves routine issues.

Determines courses of action within procedural and policy guidelines & standards.