Legal Counsel, Securities and Public Disclosure

at  TD Bank

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.

• 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