BMO U.S.
Senior Legal Counsel - Employment, Benefits and Compensation
BMO U.S., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Senior Legal Counsel – Employment, Benefits and Compensation
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Provides and manages the delivery of legal and regulatory advice on U.S. employment law, benefits plans (including ERISA plans), and equity compensation plans on behalf of BMO Financial Group. Offers 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
Provides advice and counsel on a wide range of employment, compensation, and employee benefit plans/ERISA matters, including retirement plans, health and welfare plans, employee relations, performance management, leaves of absence and accommodations, wage and hour, pay equity, internal investigations, compensation and benefits, contingent workers, immigration, recruitment, inclusion, and mergers, acquisitions and outsourcing.
Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.
May participate in the design of legal advice strategies & approaches for the unit activity and make recommendations to minimize legal issues.
Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders.
Exercises judgment on complex, confidential and sensitive matters.
Identifies and resolves moderately complex issues.
Determines root causes and negotiates resolutions.
Delivers legal advice, instructs external counsel and ensures compliance with internal policies & procedures for a single or small number of functions.
Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant laws, regulations and policies.
Resolves daily issues and/or escalates with appropriate analysis and/or recommendations.
Identifies risks and implements appropriate actions to mitigate them.
Implements areas of improvement to ensure consistency with the marketplace.
Builds effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Geographic scope: up to global.
Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
Qualifications
Typically 7 years of legal practice or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Degree in law (LLB or JD) and license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
Private practice, in‑house experience or experience at a regulatory body relating to the regulation of business/group activities may be required.
Knowledge in the legal field, typically with a functional or business line specialization.
Knowledge of the business and regulatory environment in which BMO Financial Group operates.
Advanced knowledge of subject matter legal requirements and the operations of a single client group.
Negotiation skills – in depth.
Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.
Verbal & written communication skills – in depth / expert.
Analytical and problem‑solving skills – in depth / expert.
Influence skills – in depth / expert.
Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross‑group collaboration – in depth / expert.
Able to manage ambiguity.
Data‑driven decision making – in depth / expert.
Salary $132,600.00 – $247,000.00
Pay Type Salaried
About Us At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.
As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skill set.
To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/us/en
Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodation Statement BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to BMOCareers.Support@bmo.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.
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Provides and manages the delivery of legal and regulatory advice on U.S. employment law, benefits plans (including ERISA plans), and equity compensation plans on behalf of BMO Financial Group. Offers 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
Provides advice and counsel on a wide range of employment, compensation, and employee benefit plans/ERISA matters, including retirement plans, health and welfare plans, employee relations, performance management, leaves of absence and accommodations, wage and hour, pay equity, internal investigations, compensation and benefits, contingent workers, immigration, recruitment, inclusion, and mergers, acquisitions and outsourcing.
Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.
May participate in the design of legal advice strategies & approaches for the unit activity and make recommendations to minimize legal issues.
Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders.
Exercises judgment on complex, confidential and sensitive matters.
Identifies and resolves moderately complex issues.
Determines root causes and negotiates resolutions.
Delivers legal advice, instructs external counsel and ensures compliance with internal policies & procedures for a single or small number of functions.
Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant laws, regulations and policies.
Resolves daily issues and/or escalates with appropriate analysis and/or recommendations.
Identifies risks and implements appropriate actions to mitigate them.
Implements areas of improvement to ensure consistency with the marketplace.
Builds effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Geographic scope: up to global.
Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
Qualifications
Typically 7 years of legal practice or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Degree in law (LLB or JD) and license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
Private practice, in‑house experience or experience at a regulatory body relating to the regulation of business/group activities may be required.
Knowledge in the legal field, typically with a functional or business line specialization.
Knowledge of the business and regulatory environment in which BMO Financial Group operates.
Advanced knowledge of subject matter legal requirements and the operations of a single client group.
Negotiation skills – in depth.
Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.
Verbal & written communication skills – in depth / expert.
Analytical and problem‑solving skills – in depth / expert.
Influence skills – in depth / expert.
Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross‑group collaboration – in depth / expert.
Able to manage ambiguity.
Data‑driven decision making – in depth / expert.
Salary $132,600.00 – $247,000.00
Pay Type Salaried
About Us At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.
As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skill set.
To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/us/en
Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodation Statement BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to BMOCareers.Support@bmo.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.
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