Senior Counsel, Enterprise Board Governance

Application Deadline:

08/29/2024

Address:

100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Legal

This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 2 days a week in the Toronto office.

Counsel candidates who have experience with Corporate Governance/Corporate Secretary matters at a financial institution, large public company and/or top-tier law firm are encouraged to apply.

BMO’s Enterprise Board Governance team is responsible for the planning and execution of enterprise Board governance processes and related legal advice. The Senior Counsel, Enterprise Board Governance will play key role in ensuring that BMO’s high standards for corporate governance are met. The successful candidate will draw on their knowledge of the corporate governance requirements and best practices for public companies, be passionate about continuous improvement and be an expert and sensitive communicator.  The role reports to the Associate General Counsel and Managing Director, Enterprise Board Governance and Assistant Corporate Secretary.

Primary accountabilities include:

• A leadership role in the planning and execution of the Annual General Meeting including preparation and delivery of the Bank’s Management Proxy Circular and handling shareholder proposals;

• Assist with corporate secretarial duties, including attending meetings, advising on agendas and materials and overseeing minutes;

• Advising on corporate and securities laws generally and best practices as they relate to corporate governance matters;

• Leading processes related to Board policies, Director independence and integrity and reporting;

• Oversight of various corporate and securities filings;

• Shareholder and Share Transfer Services, including responsibility for engaging with the Bank’s Transfer Agent;

• Coordinating engagement between the Board and the Bank’s regulators and responding to regulator requirements and inquiries;

• Interacting collaboratively with other members of the Enterprise Board Governance group to achieve the Bank’s corporate governance goals; and

• Acting in a leadership capacity with respect to junior colleagues, taking responsibility for their support and development

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum requirements are a degree in law (LLB or JD), with a minimum of 7 or more years of legal practice;

• Strong knowledge and understanding of corporate law, securities laws (as they relate to corporate governance) and related best practices;

• Experience in the corporate secretary function of a public company, and/or in a related advisory capacity in a major law firm; and

• Knowledge of the business and regulatory environment in which BMO Financial Group operates would be an asset.

Skills:

• Excellent relationship management and communication skills;

• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment;

• Demonstrated confidence in dealings with BMO’s directors and Senior Executives;

• Proactively providing ideas, advice and solutions in connection with legal issues and corporate governance practices;

• Strong legal research and analytical skills to identify and understand corporate and regulatory requirements and then apply them the Bank’s corporate governance objectives;

• Sound judgment with the ability to manage ambiguity and make decisions; and

• Strong time management and organizational skills including being comfortable working well under pressure to meet a variety of deadlines, set priorities and have a strong attention to detail.

Salary:

$109,200.00 - $202,800.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: