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We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s 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 CIBC.com
What you'll be doing
As Senior Counsel, Contracts and Cards, you’ll play a pivotal role in negotiating, drafting, and advising on commercial contracts for Personal Banking and Cards. You’ll provide comprehensive legal services and guidance to business and functional leaders across the organization, leveraging your independent judgment and broad legal expertise. You’ll work proactively with employees at all levels, especially those focused on retail products and teams impacted by regulatory frameworks. The Personal Banking legal team is recognized for delivering proactive legal and regulatory advice to Canadian Retail Banking, supporting the development and delivery of products and services, and offering solution-oriented counsel to mitigate risk. In this role, you’ll also offer legal expertise to executive and senior leadership on complex and sensitive issues related to contracts, projects, and unique situations.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.
How you'll succeed
Legal advice & counsel – Negotiate, draft, and advise on commercial contracts supporting the Personal Banking team, including networks, suppliers, and partners. Provide proactive, responsive legal advice grounded in the Bank Act and consumer protection laws and Codes of Conduct, primarily for CIBC’s Canadian Cards business. Help identify and mitigate legal, regulatory, and reputational risks in projects and unique situations. Stay current with developments in the Bank Act, consumer protection laws, regulations, and case law, taking a lead role in assessing impacts on CIBC, including collaboration with industry associations as needed. Identify frameworks for analysis, partner closely with CIBC’s Cards business from product and service development through execution, collaborate on regulatory developments, resolve legal issues, and prepare practical recommendations for addressing identified issues.
Relationship management – Manage partnerships and relationships across CIBC by integrating into the business, facilitating open communication, maintaining and improving internal business partner satisfaction, anticipating business needs, and proactively offering legal advice—including delivering training.
Team engagement – Work collaboratively within a large legal team alongside other lawyers and CIBC Legal Department leaders. Operate as a team in a managed matrix structure, which is a hallmark of CIBC Legal Department’s strength in the market.
Who you are
You have deep legal expertise. You have a proven track record of providing excellent legal judgment and delivering legal advice on contract drafting, negotiations, complex issues, and mitigating legal and reputational risk. You bring significant relevant experience gained at a bank, a similar large organization, or a top-tier law firm, with familiarity with the Bank Act.
You’re a certified professional. You have been called to the Bar in Ontario and are a member in good standing.
You pay attention to detail. Your critical thinking skills and attention to detail inform your decision making and help you notice things others might miss.
You’re collaborative and proactive. You actively build relationships, communicate openly, and anticipate business needs to provide effective legal support.
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 [email protected]
CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re 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.
Job Location
Toronto-81 Bay, 20th FloorEmployment Type
RegularWeekly Hours
37.5Skills
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