Full Job Description
Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer of the Regulatory Division of the Montreal Exchange, within the Division's legal affairs, the individual provides legal advice to the Division's services.
This role is hybrid (50% in the office) - based in Montreal, QC
Key Accountabilities:
- Provide legal advice in connection with the modification or development of new market integrity rules, and ensure that the Division's initiatives meet the requirements of applicable laws and regulations.
- Negotiate, draft and interpret commercial agreements and provide advice on contractual matters to the Division's services.
- Review and draft the Division's internal policies and procedures, in close collaboration with the Division's services.
- Provide legal support to Division services to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations.
- Follow developments in derivatives law and financial market regulation.
Must Have (s):
- Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar
- Between 4 and 8 years of experience in the field of derivatives law and financial market regulation
- Bilingual English/French required (contacts and collaboration with clients and colleagues English only)
- Knowledge of regulatory and operational aspects of derivatives trading
- Strong interest in financial markets, regulatory developments and innovation in the financial sector
- Strong representation skills; ability to explain issues concisely to audiences with varying degrees of subject knowledge
- Great attention to detail combined with the ability to maintain an overall vision
- Ability to assume responsibilities independently and manage multiple priorities optimally
- Ability to succeed in a constantly changing environment
- Initiative and team spirit
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Results-oriented perspective and good understanding of regulatory issues
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