Legal Counsel, Securities and Public Disclosure

Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours: 37.5

Line of Business: Legal

Pay Details: $114,000 - $165,000 CAD

The pay details posted reflect a temporary market premium specific to this role that is reassessed annually. TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

Department Overview

You will join a dynamic and collegial team of legal professionals in the Legal Department and be involved in a wide range of activities working to advance strategic priorities while ensuring proper risk management.

Job Overview:

In this Legal Counsel role, you will be a member of the Treasury & Corporate Securities team in Toronto. You will provide advice in respect of public reporting and disclosure matters for the enterprise. You will also be involved in supporting the Bank's wholesale funding transactions (including equity and debt security issuances).

The general accountabilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Researching, advising and providing oversight in connection with public reporting and disclosure obligations and goals for business lines, functions and/or for the enterprise as a whole.
• Preparing and/or reviewing key public disclosure documents for the Bank.
• Acting as legal lead on a variety of capital markets transactions and securities issuances on behalf of the Bank.
• Contributing to high priority special projects and other Legal Department initiatives.
• Assisting with knowledge management in respect of core financial disclosure advice and other knowledge assets.
• Providing oversight of external counsel performing work in areas of responsibility.
• Assisting with other duties and tasks of the Treasury and Corporate Securities team as needed.

Job Requirements

• A law degree from an accredited law school and are qualified to practice law in Canada.
• At least three years of experience practicing law in private practice or in-house roles, preferably with broad corporate securities law experience.
• Familiarity with the Canadian securities law disclosure regime, and experience providing advice to publicly listed clients on core reporting documents.
• Experience working on a variety of capital markets transactions, including public offerings and private placements.
• Contribute to high-priority TD Legal Department initiatives.
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external business partners.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills and ability to provide advice in a clear, concise and time-sensitive manner.
• Strong organization skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
• Ability to think independently and critically, and make risk-based decisions.
• Ability to stay energized, productive and focused in the face of challenges.
• Ability to be “solutions-oriented”, have excellent business and legal judgment.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively with external counsel.

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience. We are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals.

Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. We’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes.

Colleague Development
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Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview.

Accommodation
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Language Requirement (Quebec only): Sans Objet