Senior Counsel, Marketing

CIBC • Toronto, ON

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

As Senior Counsel, Marketing, you’ll provide legal advice and support on commercial contracts, marketing-related initiatives, and retail banking marketing related matters, while partnering closely with business and functional leaders across the organization. Working as part of the Personal Banking legal team, you’ll advise on matters involving consumer protection legislation, the Bank Act, Advertising Standards and related competition law requirements as well as applicable codes of conduct, with a focus on practical, solution-oriented guidance. You’ll support the development and delivery of marketing and advertising strategies across products and services, including in regards to campaigns by negotiating agreements with sponsors and agencies, as well as advising on legal and regulatory requirements, trademarks, collateral, contests and helping business partners manage legal, regulatory, and reputational risk. You’ll also provide trusted counsel on complex or sensitive matters and contribute to the broader success of the Legal Department through collaboration and strong partnership.

Requirements

• Strong legal experience.
• Significant relevant experience gained in the financial industry or other highly regulated industry, a comparable large organization, or a top-tier law firm.
• Strong track record of providing sound legal judgment on contract drafting, negotiations, complex legal issues, and the management of legal and reputational risk.
• Familiarity with the foundational principles applicable to the law of advertising and marketing in Canada.
• Familiarity with the Bank Act and consumer protection laws, and comfortable applying that knowledge in a practical business context.
• Called to the Bar in Ontario and a member in good standing.
• Strong independent judgment, broad legal knowledge, and professionalism to provide clear, practical advice.
• Comfortable supporting a range of stakeholders, including business leaders and senior executives, on both day-to-day matters and complex or sensitive issues.
• Notice what others may miss, and critical thinking skills help inform decision-making.
• A careful, thoughtful approach to legal analysis and risk assessment.
• Bring your real self to work, and live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting retail banking, marketing, cards, or other consumer-facing products and services is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel - Negotiate, draft, and advise on commercial contracts and related business arrangements in support of Personal Banking and marketing-related initiatives, including agreements with suppliers, partners, agencies, and other third parties.
• Provide practical legal advice grounded in the Bank Act, consumer protection legislation, and applicable codes of conduct.
• Support business initiatives - Partner with business and functional teams from concept through execution to support products, services, campaigns, and other strategic initiatives.
• Identify legal considerations early, assess risk, and provide recommendations that enable the business to move forward effectively.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments - Stay current on developments in the Bank Act, consumer protection laws, regulations, and relevant case law pertaining to marketing, advertising and contest law.
• Assess the potential impact of changes on CIBC and help develop practical approaches to address evolving legal and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong relationships - Develop trusted partnerships across CIBC by maintaining open communication, understanding business priorities, and anticipating legal support needs.
• Deliver clear guidance and training that helps internal partners make informed decisions.
• Collaborate across the Legal Department - Work closely with lawyers and leaders across the Legal Department in a managed matrix environment.
• Share knowledge, contribute to team objectives, and help resolve issues with broader organizational impact through coordinated legal support.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Incentive pay
• Banking benefits
• Benefits program
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Employee share purchase plan
• Vacation offering
• Wellbeing support
• MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program
• Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed