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 (https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html) **What you’ll be doing** As the Senior Counsel, Privacy, you will be responsible for advising on a wide range of privacy legal matters across the enterprise. Utilizing independent judgment, good legal knowledge, and a high level of professionalism, you will proactively work with employees at all levels, including executives, to mitigate potential privacy legal risks. You’ll be reporting to the Managing Counsel, Privacy. _At CIBC, we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role._ _Currently, you’ll have flexibility within a hybrid arrangement, spending 2–3 days per week on-site and the remainder working remotely. Please note that this arrangement is subject to change, and the number of on-site days may increase._ **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 those arising from new and emerging technologies, new business initiatives, transactions, rights requests and privacy concerns. Where relevant, advise on the intersection of privacy and AI, human rights, and employment matters. + **Strategic Privacy Regulatory Analysis -** Keep apprised of developments in Canadian privacy legislation and case law, and work proactively to identify legal issues that may have significant organizational implications and prepare practical recommendations to assist CIBC in addressing the identified issues. + **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. Independently engage external legal counsel from approved counsel list 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 including risks associated with new and emerging technologies. Relevant experience gained at a bank, a similar large organization (including tech or fintech) or a top tier law firm will be an asset. Experience advising on AI, human rights and employment matters is also valued. + **You love to learn** . You're passionate about growing your knowledge, especially in the rapidly evolving areas of privacy and technology, 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. \#LI-TA **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 + CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise. + 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency). + We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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** Toronto-81 Bay, 20th Floor **Employment Type** Regular **Weekly Hours** 37.5 **Skills** Business Contracts, Business Transactions, Contract Negotiations, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Law, Legal Consulting, Legal Issues, Litigation, People Management, Risk Management, Strategic Advice At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability. Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel. Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.