Senior Counsel, Commercial Contracts

CIBC Capital Markets

Toronto, Canada
Fully remote
Commercial contract drafting and negotiating
Technology, outsourcing, procurement, and data licensing
Legal advice on ai and intellectual property
Provide responsive and proactive legal advice to designated lines of business, including executives, to identify and mitigate potential legal risks arising from business activities

Job Summary

  • Provide responsive and proactive legal advice to designated lines of business, including executives, to identify and mitigate potential legal risks arising from business activities.
  • Leverage up-to-date knowledge of legislation and case law to review policies and procedures for compliance with applicable legal requirements, and represent the Legal department on various business projects such as product and service development initiatives.
  • At CIBC, your goals are a priority, and we strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential, offering a career rather than just a paycheck.

Matching Summary

Provide responsive and proactive legal advice to designated lines of business, including executives, to identify and mitigate potential legal risks arising from business activities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Commercial contract drafting and negotiating
  • Technology, outsourcing, procurement, and data licensing
  • Legal advice on AI and intellectual property
  • Review policies for legal compliance
  • Manage junior legal professionals and support staff

Nice-to-have

  • Relationship-oriented bank
  • Embrace strengths and ambitions
  • Make a meaningful impact
  • Values trust, teamwork, and accountability

Key Requirements

  • Called to the Bar in Ontario
  • 7+ years experience in corporate commercial contract drafting and negotiating
  • Experience with material business process and IT outsourcing arrangements
  • Experience with technology and data licensing
  • Experience with procurement and cloud agreements

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