Law Clerk

BMO•Toronto, ON

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Law Clerk provides legal services to support counsel, managing complex portfolios in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment. This role involves assisting with case research, document drafting, and trial preparation. The clerk also manages administrative and operational projects, maintains timelines, prepares correspondence, and monitors budgets. They lead or participate in special projects assigned by legal counsel or the Office of the General Counsel, build relationships with business groups, and ensure compliance with internal procedures. The position requires handling sensitive and confidential Bank matters, operating effectively under high stress and changing expectations, and exercising judgment to solve problems. The Law Clerk works mostly independently and may have broader accountabilities as needed.

Requirements

Typically less than 5 years of relevant experience.
Post-secondary degree in a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.
Ability to think creatively and propose new solutions.
In-depth verbal & written communication skills.
In-depth collaboration & team skills.
In-depth analytical and problem-solving skills.
In-depth influence skills.

Responsibilities

Provide legal services in support of counsel.
Support multiple counsel roles with complex portfolios.
Provide assistance including case research, document drafting, and trial preparation.
Manage or participate in administrative and operational projects.
Maintain timelines and action plans.
Prepare correspondence and monitor budget.
Lead/participate in special projects assigned by legal counsel or the Office of the General Counsel.
Build effective relationships with business/group.
Provide advice on standard processes and ensure compliance with internal procedures.
Prepare legal documents and reports.
Coordinate and monitor government filings process.
Conduct research, compile information, and report findings.
Maintain corporate records and registrations, and corporate database.
Develop/maintain information management systems and ensure data integrity.
Handle sensitive/confidential Bank information while minimizing legal risk.
Arrange requirements and materials for the facilitation of meetings.
Respond to internal/external inquiries concerning corporate information, legal agreements, and certain legal issues.
Execute work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient services and support.
Operate effectively in a high stress environment with constantly changing expectations.
Think creatively and propose new solutions.
Exercise judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
Work mostly independently.