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| Company: | BMO , IL, WI | ||
| Job Title: | Senior Counsel - Employment, Benefits and Compensation $132,600 – $247,000 (Apply by 3.12.2026) |
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| Job Category: | Employment/Labor Relations / Employee Benefits [ View All Employment/Labor Relations Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 83876 | ||
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| This role provides and manages the delivery of legal and regulatory advice on U.S. employment law, benefits plans including ERISA plans and equity compensation plans. The position offers guidance based on a strong understanding of legal principles, practices, and procedures, as well as knowledge of the financial services industry and its regulatory environment. The role also involves influencing and negotiating to achieve key business objectives. Senior Legal Counsel - Employment, Benefits and Compensation Location: Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI Job Type: Full time Responsibilities: Provides advice and counsel on wide range of employment, compensation, and employee benefit plans/ERISA matters, including on retirement plans, and health and welfare plans, and on issues including 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 making recommendations to minimize legal issues. Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders. Exercises judgement 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 function(s). 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 market place. Builds effective relationships with internal/ 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 relevant jurisdiction. Private practice, in-house experience or experience at regulatory body relating to the regulation of business/group activities may be required. Knowledge in legal field, typically with a functional or business line specialization. Knowledge of 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 Senior Legal Counsel - Employment, Benefits and Compensation $132,600 – $247,000 BMO 83876 |
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| Company: | BMO | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time | ||
| Salary: | $132,600 – $247,000 | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Chicago, IL, WI USA | ||
| Address: | Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 60601 | ||
| Post Date: | 03/09/2026 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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