CIBC
Director, Legal Commodities
$175K–$205K
New York, NY · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Experience
- 5 to 7 years as counsel in a top law firm, financial institution, commodity trading firm, or US regulatory or self-regulatory organization in financial services.
- Education
- JD from an accredited US law school.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be legally eligible to work at the specified location(s) and, where applicable, have a valid work or study permit.
About the job
Provides legal and regulatory advice for CIBC’s physical and financial commodities trading, financing, and hedging activities, with a focus on transaction documentation, structuring, and risk.
What you'll do
- Draft, review, and negotiate commodity financing, hedging, security, and related agreements; advise on amendments and storage and transportation agreements.
- Advise on regulatory requirements, enforceability, collateral, and transaction risks, coordinating with Compliance, Risk, and other internal stakeholders.
- Provide day-to-day, time-sensitive legal support for commodities business activities and new initiatives.
What they ask for
- JD from an accredited US law school.
- NY State Bar admission in good standing.
- Understanding of the U.S. regulatory landscape for the coverage area.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, drafting, and negotiation skills.
Nice to have
- Experience with major physical commodity classes and standard agreements including ISDA, NAESB, and EEI.
- Experience advising on FERC and ISO/RTO licensing or membership requirements, emissions trading schemes, and environmental products.
Pay
$175,000-$205,000 USD base salary
Tools
ISDA, NAESB, EEI, CFTC, FERC, ISO/RTO
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