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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. Collaborating with talented colleagues and partners in a variety of legal specializations, members of the Legal team are able to develop their skills every day. We will help you realize your full potential and achieve your career goals. From mentorship and training programs to leadership development, you will receive everything you need to succeed.

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 role is intended to be dynamic, with the successful candidate offering support to multiple legal department teams on a variety of public reporting and disclosure issues for all business segments. The role provides an opportunity to work in an exciting, important and rapidly evolving field, while gaining exposure to a range of stakeholders and leaders, both within TD Legal and across the enterprise.

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, including public offerings, private placements, ABS transactions, etc. in Canada, the U.S. and abroad.
• Contributing to high priority special projects and other Legal Department initiatives, including working collaboratively with other members of TD Legal to deliver the highest quality of service.
• 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 U.S. securities law would be an asset (though not a requirement).
• Familiarity with the Canadian securities law disclosure regime, and experience providing advice to publicly listed clients on core reporting documents (MD&A, Proxy Circular, Annual Information Forms, etc.).
• Experience working on a variety of capital markets transactions, including public offerings and private placements.
• Contribute to high-priority TD Legal Department initiatives, including knowledge management and workflow improvement.
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external business and corporate area 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 and manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to think independently and critically, and make risk-based decisions.
• Ability to stay energized, productive and focused in the face of challenges, ambiguity, change or strenuous demands.
• Ability to be "solutions-oriented", have excellent business and legal judgment and an aptitude for working effectively on cross-functional teams.
• Ability to create a welcoming environment that encourages different perspectives and new ideas, build a culture of curiosity, openness, and creativity across the organization and the wider community.
• 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. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you've got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we're here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing - and so will you.

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. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:
We're delighted that you're considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, 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. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development
If you're interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You'll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD - and we're committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

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. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you'd like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):
Sans Objet