What Youll Be Doing (position summary):

This position functions as regional general counsel for all CIBC India business activities, principally supporting CIBC India as a global delivery centre servicing CIBC legal entities and business units globally.The overall purpose of the role is to provide leadership and advice regarding legal matters, with the objective of helping business leaders achieve business goals in a manner consistent with sound risk management. The Head of Legal, India negotiates agreements, manages litigation, and participates as the Legal representative on applicable regional governance committees.

At CIBC India we enable the work workplace most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (including in office and work from home) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How Youll Succeed (responsibilities):

Value Added Partner:
Provide legal advice in relation to business plans and help to ensure proper implementation of those plans, consistent with legal and any applicable regulatory requirements.




Act as Whole-Time Company Secretary for CIBC India.
Active member of CIBC India regional senior management team and any related committees.
Fulfill commitments embodied in the Legal Department mandate in relation to CIBC India.

Transaction and Litigation Support:
Provide legal advice and related governance to support CIBC Indias business activities, including with respect to CIBC Indias employment law and intellectual property matters and regulatory changes.
Negotiate CIBC's agreements India, either directly or through external counsel acting under your oversight.
Manage CIBC's litigation in India and keep global Legal team and regional senior management apprised of significant developments and deadlines. Often such litigation involves complex cross border Issues requiring coordination and management among internal business and infrastructure groups, law firms, witnesses and courts in different jurisdi

📌 Head Of Legal And Company Secretary, India Hyderabad
🏢 CIBC India
📍 Hyderabad