CIBC

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 With about 50 lawyers working from Toronto, Montreal, New York, London and Hong Kong, CIBC Legal manages legal outcomes by providing a full range of legal and transactional support services to CIBC’s businesses worldwide. As the Senior Legal Counsel, Privacy, you’ll be responsible for advising on a wide range of privacy legal matters. You will support CIBC’s Privacy Office in managing privacy related risks, including assisting with issue resolution, internal and external communications and providing privacy related guidance and advice. You’ll be reporting to the Managing Counsel, Privacy.   How you’ll succeed Legal advice - Provide proactive, responsive and innovative Canadian privacy legal advice on a wide range of issues related to privacy to mitigate potential privacy legal risks, including in respect of new business initiatives, transactions and complaints. Keep the Managing Counsel, Privacy apprised of material developments of key projects and initiatives, and propose solutions for any material issues that may pose a potential legal risk to the business and/or organization. Strategic privacy regulatory analysis - Keep apprised of developments in Canadian privacy legislation and case law, and work with the Managing Counsel, Privacy to identify and assess any impact such developments may have on CIBC, most notably in respect of upcoming provincial and federal privacy law reform. Review privacy policies and procedures, as and when required, to ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements, mitigate reputational risk, and reduce exposure to legal liability. Relationship building - Collaborate with colleagues in the CIBC Legal Department to share legal knowledge and experience, best practices and industry trends. Partner with functional groups such as the Privacy Office, Communications, Compliance, and Risk, in order to resolve legal and regulatory issues and provide subject matter expertise. Engage, after consultation with the Managing Counsel, external legal counsel and work closely with them to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness and a solid work product.   Who you are   You can demonstrate experience in providing Canadian privacy legal advice on complex issues and mitigating legal and reputational risk. Relevant experience gained at a bank, a similar large organization or a top tier law firm will be an asset. You love to learn. You're passionate about growing your knowledge, and you know that there is no limit to what you can achieve. You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way. You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do. You’re a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. 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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com 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.   Job Location Toronto-81 Bay, 20th Floor   Employment Type Regular   Weekly Hours 37.5   Skills Business Contracts, Business Transactions, Contract Negotiations, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Legal Consulting, People Management, Strategic Advice    

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 Reporting to the Senior Director, Procurement Contract Services you will use CIBC’s Supplier Risk Management framework to draft contracts, attend negotiation sessions and provide advisory support to the Procurement Organization and internal CIBC business partners on supplier contracts as well as perform stakeholder reviews on supplier risk management clauses where the Contract Services Group is the stakeholder. A Senior Contracts Specialist is expected to manage a large number of complex deals with competing priorities and be able to communicate status on workload with the Procurement Org team members that are being supported.   At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.   How you’ll succeed Negotiation – lead negotiations on medium to complex deals to ensure the right protections for CIBC. Drafting Ability – Use CIBC’s supplier risk management framework to draft appropriate contracts. Strategic Thinking Approach – You have a keen ability to provide insights, recommendations and strategic recommendations on contract negotiations based on CIBC’s supplier risk management framework and industry standards. Team Player and Leadership – Act both Collaboratively and Autonomously. You will manage a portfolio of deals working closely with business and supplier partners as well as internal risk stakeholders and any other cross functional CIBC teams to achieve successful execution. Business Acumen and Relationship Building - Forge strong relationships with CIBC’s various teams, by working with the business and internal partners, owning the end to end contracting process to deliver strong contracts with CIBC’s supplier partners. You are a great communicator, with the ability to synthesize complex analysis, findings and recommendations, then package key messages for senior executives. You have a proven ability to partner, build confidence and influence multiple stakeholders at all levels across the organization and you’re a self-starter, with the ability to deal with ambiguity.   Who you are You’re a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario, foreign accreditation or at least 8 years of relevant experience working in a regulated environment. You are Collaborative. You’re motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life. Detail oriented. You know that details matter. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making. Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard. 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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com 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.   Job Location Toronto-81 Bay, 14th Floor   Employment Type Regular   Weekly Hours 37.5   Skills Management Reporting, Procurement Services, Reporting and Analysis, Strategic Objectives, Vendor Management, Vendor Relationships