Senior Counsel, Transactions
Senior Counsel, Transactions
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Job Description
Were building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing whats right for our clients.
At CIBC we embrace your strengths and your ambitions so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.
To learn more about CIBC please visit
What youll be doing
Reporting to the Vice-President & Associate General Counsel Capital Markets & Transactions the Senior Counsel Transactions will provide expert legal and strategic counsel to executives and senior management across our bank in connection with domestic and international mergers and acquisitions private equity investments reorganizations complex commercial arrangements and other transactions that are strategically important to CIBC and our clients.
Utilizing strong independent judgment broad-based legal knowledge and a high level of professionalism the Senior Counsel Transactions will proactively collaborate with our team of legal professionals within the Legal Department and with team members across our strategic business units and functional groups to execute these complex and time-sensitive projects while mitigating potential risks.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role .Youll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where youll spend 1-3 days per week on-site while other days will be remote.
How youll succeed
- Leadership - Take a leadership role in the development and execution of strategic transactions and initiatives by providing proactive legal and strategic counsel to CIBCs senior executive management team our Enterprise Strategy & Corporate Development Group and each of our strategic business units and functional groups. Lead and oversee teams of external legal counsel while ensuring transactional efficiencies and managing external counsel fees including by internalizing the initial stages of the transaction process. Stay informed about legal and regulatory developments in the complex areas of mergers and acquisitions corporate and commercial law and other specialty areas relevant to CIBCs strategic transactions and take a lead role in assessing their potential impact on CIBC.
- Judgment & collaboration - Work in close collaboration with colleagues in the Legal Department to execute complex and time-sensitive projects. Use strong judgment and know when to escalate material legal and/or reputational issues in a timely manner. As an employee of CIBC comply with all applicable CIBC policies standards guidelines and control requirements.
- Business mindset - Review draft and negotiate complex and time-sensitive legal documents having a view to achieving CIBCs business objectives while protecting its interests.
Who you are
- You can demonstrate a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in business law including progressive and extensive experience in mergers & acquisitions and private equity. You have exceptional communication relationship building negotiating and problem-solving skills.
- Youre a certified professional. The successful candidate must have been called to the Bar in Ontario.
- You act like an owner. You thrive when youre empowered to take the lead go above and beyond and deliver results.
- You look beyond the moment. You make decisions and take actions that will make a difference today and tomorrow. You proactively seek new opportunities to define whats possible.
- Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values trust teamwork and accountability.
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What CIBC Offers
At CIBC your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career rather than just a paycheck.
We work to recognize you in meaningful personalized ways including a competitive salary incentive pay banking benefits a benefits program* defined benefit pension plan* an employee share purchase plan a vacation offering wellbeing support and MomentMakers our social points-based recognition program.
Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.
*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions
What you need to know
CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation please contact
You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and where applicable must have a valid work or study permit.
We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation coding French proficiency MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you all that you have to offer and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.
Job Location
Toronto-81 Bay 20th FloorEmployment Type
RegularWeekly Hours
37.5Skills
Business Contracts Business Transactions Contract Negotiations Critical Thinking Decision Making Legal Consulting Litigation Strategic AdviceRequired Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
