What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Corporate Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary position at 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

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.

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.

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

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