Senior Corporate Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary

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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What you’ll be doing

You will provide U.S. legal support on cross-border and intercompany financings and other transactional work, including strategic corporate transactions. You’ll support the U.S. Corporate Secretary function, including providing guidance on Board and Committee governance, drafting and assisting with the preparation of Board and Committee meeting materials and minutes, managing the U.S. legal entity governance and maintenance function, and drafting corporate organizational and governance documents. You’ll also provide legal support to CIBC’s Global Corporate Secretary function on U.S. governance-related matters.

 

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 2-3 days per week on-site at 120 S. LaSalle, while other days will be remote.

 

How you’ll succeed

• Corporate Governance: Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of corporate policies and procedures.

• Regulatory Compliance: Keep abreast of proposed and existing U.S. legislation and regulations, and corporate governance trends.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Serve as a key partner to multiple functions across the organization on a wide array of general corporate matters.

• Transactional Support: Provide U.S. legal support on cross-border and intercompany financings and other transactional work.

• Corporate Secretary Support: Support the U.S. Corporate Secretary function, including guidance on Board and Committee governance, and preparation of meeting materials and minutes.

Who you are

• Educational Background: You have a JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school and are licensed in good standing in at least one state (Illinois preferred) with a strong academic record.

• Experience: You have five (5) to eight (8) years of relevant experience with a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal function. Experience representing financial institutions is desired.

• Skills: You possess strong knowledge of and experience with corporate transactions and corporate governance matters. You have highly developed written and oral communication skills, with strong business and legal acumen.

• Adaptability: You are a versatile member of the U.S. Legal team, capable of taking on responsibility for new areas as situations arise.

• Ethics and Integrity: You demonstrate the highest ethical standards and integrity, and excellent judgment.

• Collaboration: You have effective communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with a variety of clients and stakeholders.

• Time Management: You have strong time management skills and can work independently as well as part of diverse teams.

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  At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package.  This role has an expected salary range of $225,000 - $265,000 for the Chicago, IL market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position.  The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation), Holidays,  and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members. 

   

  Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. Additional total compensation and benefits details will be provided during the hiring process.

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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*, 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.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). 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

IL-120 S LaSalle St

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Business Transactions, Communication, Corporate Governance, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Legal Acumen, Legal Consulting, Legal Issues, Strategic Advice, Teamwork, Time Management

Salary : $225,000 - $265,000