Senior Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary

BMO

Chicago, IL, United States
Base: $132,600.00 - $247,000.00; bonus/equity: per...
Hybrid
Corporate governance expertise
Subsidiary management knowledge
Board and committee meeting operations
BMO Financial Group is seeking a Senior Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary to support Enterprise Board Governance for its U.S. subsidiaries

Job Summary

  • BMO Financial Group is seeking a Senior Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary to support Enterprise Board Governance for its U.S. subsidiaries.
  • The role involves advising on a broad range of legal, regulatory, and corporate secretarial matters, with a primary focus on subsidiary governance, board operations, and transactional support.
  • BMO offers a comprehensive compensation package including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans.

Matching Summary

BMO Financial Group is seeking a Senior Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary to support Enterprise Board Governance for its U.S. subsidiaries.

Salary

Base: $132,600.00 - $247,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Performance-based incentives and discretionary bonuses; Benefits: Health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, retirement savings plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Corporate governance expertise
  • Subsidiary management knowledge
  • Board and committee meeting operations
  • Legal and regulatory advisory
  • Minute-taking and documentation
  • Hybrid work model in Chicago office

Nice-to-have

  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Use of technology and AI tools
  • Handling time-sensitive matters
  • Building relationships with senior leaders

Key Requirements

  • J.D. or LL.B. degree
  • Licensed to practice law in relevant U.S. jurisdiction
  • Minimum 5 years legal experience
  • Experience in corporate governance
  • In-house, law firm, or regulatory experience preferred

Work Rights

Licensed to practice law in relevant U.S. jurisdiction

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