Associate General Counsel – Investment Banking

BMO U.S.

Associate General Counsel providing legal and regulatory advice for BMO Financial Group's Investment Banking business. Handling M&A, capital markets, leveraged finance, and equity research matters.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeNew York City • Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $190,500 - $297,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides and manages the delivery of legal and regulatory advice on products, initiatives, strategies, policies and developments to support BMO Financial Group's Investment Banking business
Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives
Works to achieve organizational goals while minimizing legal risk
Oversees and delivers legal advice from internal/external counsel
Communicates abstract concepts in simple terms
Resolves daily issues and/or escalates with appropriate analysis and/or recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically 10+ years of legal practice or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Degree in law (LLB or JD) and license to practice law in relevant jurisdiction
Private practice or in-house experience delivering legal advice to business/group
Advanced knowledge in legal field, typically with a functional or business line specialization
Knowledge of business and regulatory environment in which BMO Financial Group operates
Technical/expert resource for business group(s) and other legal professionals
Advanced knowledge of legal & regulatory requirements and the operations of single and multiple complex business group(s)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal adviceregulatory compliancelegal risk managementcontract negotiationlegal analysisbusiness lawregulatory environment knowledgelegal researchin-house legal experienceprivate practice experience

Soft Skills

influencingnegotiationcommunicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsanalytical thinkingrecommendation developmentissue resolutioncollaborationadaptability

Certifications

LLBJDlicense to practice law