Senior Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary

BMO Financial Group

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Base: $132,600 - $247,000; bonus/equity: performan...
Hybrid
J.d. or ll.b. degree required
Licensed to practice law in us jurisdiction
5+ years legal experience in corporate governance
The Senior Counsel will serve as Secretary or Assistant Secretary for designated BMO subsidiaries, managing board operations and ensuring high standards of corporate governance are met

Job Summary

  • The Senior Counsel will serve as Secretary or Assistant Secretary for designated BMO subsidiaries, managing board operations and ensuring high standards of corporate governance are met.
  • This role requires advising on a broad range of legal, regulatory, and corporate secretarial matters with a primary focus on subsidiary governance and transactional support.
  • BMO offers a competitive salary range of $132,600 to $247,000 along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings plans.

Matching Summary

The Senior Counsel will serve as Secretary or Assistant Secretary for designated BMO subsidiaries, managing board operations and ensuring high standards of corporate governance are met.

Salary

Base: $132,600 - $247,000; Bonus/Equity: Performance-based incentives and discretionary bonuses possible; Benefits: Health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident/life insurance, retirement savings

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • J.D. or LL.B. degree required
  • Licensed to practice law in US jurisdiction
  • 5+ years legal experience in corporate governance
  • Knowledge of US regulatory framework for financial institutions
  • Experience with board meeting operations and minute-taking

Nice-to-have

  • In-house or law firm experience preferred
  • Regulatory exam support experience
  • Strategic judgment on sensitive matters
  • Collaborative team player mindset
  • Solutions-oriented approach to complex issues

Key Requirements

  • J.D. or LL.B. degree
  • US law license
  • 5 years legal experience
  • Subsidiary management knowledge
  • Hybrid work availability (3-4 days onsite)

Work Rights

Not specified

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