Senior Counsel, Contracts and Cards

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.

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What youll be doing

The CIBC Legal Department provides legal services to all lines of business within CIBC and assists in identifying assessing and mitigating legal risks. The Senior Counsel Contracts and Cards role at CIBC will be accountable for negotiating drafting and advising in respect of certain Personal Banking and Cards commercial contracts as well as providing a wide range of legal services and advice to business and functional leaders across the organization. Utilizing strong independent judgment broad-based legal knowledge and a high level of professionalism as a member of the Personal Banking legal team you will proactively work with employees at all levels in designated lines of business focused on Retail products as well as functional teams impacted by a regulatory framework. The Personal Banking legal team are experts in understanding and delivering proactive legal and regulatory advice to Canadian Retail banking to assist in the development and delivery of products and services as well as provide solution oriented advice to mitigate risk. The Senior Counsel Contracts and Cards also provides legal expertise to executive and senior leadership on complex and/or sensitive issues with respect to contracts projects and in unique situations.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your 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

• Legal advice & counsel Engage in negotiating drafting and advising in respect of commercial contracts in support of the Personal Bank team including with networks suppliers and partners. Provide proactive responsive legal advice grounded in the Bank Act and consumer protection laws and Codes of Conduct on complex issues primarily to related to CIBCs Canadian Cards business to assist with the identification and mitigation of legal regulatory and reputational risk in both end to end projects as well as on unique situations. You will keep apprised of developments in Bank Act and relevant consumer protection laws regulations and case law and take a lead role in the identification and assessment of any impacts such developments may have on CIBC including working with industry associations as appropriate. You will identify frameworks for analysis work closely with CIBCs Cards business from product and service development to execution; collaborate on regulatory developments and proactively resolve legal issues that may have significant organizational implications and prepare practical recommendations to assist CIBC in addressing the identified issues.
• Relationship management Manage partnerships and relationships across CIBC by integrating into the business facilitating open communication maintaining and improving levels of internal business partner satisfaction anticipating business needs and proactively offering legal advice including delivering training.
• Team engagement - Work collaboratively in a large legal team setting with other lawyers and CIBC Legal Department leaders act as a team and operate in a managed matrix which is a hallmark of CIBC Legal Departments strength in the market.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate experience in & have proven track record of providing excellent legal judgement and deliver legal advice on contract drafting and negotiations complex issues and mitigating legal and reputational risk. You have significant relevant experience gained at a bank a similar large organization or a top tier law firm with familiarity with the Bank Act.
• Youre a certified professional. Successful Candidate must have been called to the Bar in Ontario and are a member in good standing.
• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others dont. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values trust teamwork and accountability.

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

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities were actively recruiting for unless stated otherwise.

• 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 test (such as simulation coding French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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.

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