Managing Counsel, Legal - Toronto, Canada - CIBC

CIBC

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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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.

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Job Description:

What you'll 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 Managing Counsel role at CIBC leads a team of legal professionals accountable for 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, the Personal Banking legal team proactively works 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 Managing Counsel also provides legal expertise to executive and senior leadership on complex and/or sensitive issues in both the project context and in unique situations.

How you'll succeed- Legal advice & counsel - 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 CIBC's Canadian retail banking business units 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 closing with CIBC's lines of 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.- People management & leadership - Lead the performance, development and professional growth of lawyers in a manner that enables Canada Legal to deliver its value proposition to be professional partners, proactive counselors and knowledgeable advisors.- 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 Department's 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 complex issues & 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.

People management experience is a significant asset. You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.- You are a bold and accountable leader. You're passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people. You have led diverse, high performing teams.- 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 health benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan 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 a