Whatyou'llbe doing

As Senior Counsel, Contracts and Cards,you’llplay a pivotal role in negotiating, drafting, andadvising oncommercial contracts for Personal Banking and Cards.You’llprovide comprehensive legal services and guidance to business and functional leaders across the organization,leveragingyour independent judgment and broad legalexpertise.You’llwork proactively with employees at all levels, especially those focused on retail products and teamsimpactedby 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’llalso offer legalexpertiseto executive and senior leadership on complex and sensitive issues related to contracts, projects, and unique situations.

At CIBC we enable the work environment mostoptimalfor 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.

Howyou'llsucceed

• 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. Helpidentifyand 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.Identifyframeworks 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,facilitatingopen communication,maintainingand improving internal business partner satisfaction,anticipatingbusiness 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 ofCIBCLegal Department’s strength in the market.

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