Senior Legal Counsel - Employment, Benefits and Compensation
Core
Provide strategic legal and regulatory advice on U.S. employment law, employee benefits (including ERISA), and compensation matters across BMO Financial Group.
Role type
Senior Legal Counsel (Employment, Benefits & Compensation)
Builds
Legal strategies and risk mitigation for HR and business initiatives
Domain
Financial Services / Legal / Human Resources
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
U.S. employment law expertise, ERISA compliance, compensation strategy, negotiation, internal investigations, pay equity analysis, regulatory navigation
Preferred skills
Private practice or in-house experience, regulatory body experience, global scope understanding
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Advise on retirement plans, health and welfare plans, employee relations, performance management, leaves of absence, wage and hour, and contingent worker issues; Make recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives; Act as prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders; Identify and mitigate legal risks; Resolve moderately complex issues and determine root causes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC