Senior Counsel

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Legal

Pay Details:

$136,000 - $210,000 CADThe 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. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

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. 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 Senior Counsel role, you will be a member of the Payments and Merchant Solutions Legal Team located in Toronto and you will provide legal advice that both advances business outcomes and protects TD.   You will work collaboratively with business, control functions and with other members of TD Legal to deliver high-quality legal advice and support for initiatives related to open banking, digital innovation, merchant services and payments transformation.

• Draft, review and negotiate terms of use and agreements (including NDAs, services and other commercial agreements) and related collateral such as marketing materials for new or changing products or services

• Engage in advocacy through the Canadian Bankers Association and other forums on relevant industry and regulatory developments

• Make recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business and legal environment

• Apply expertise and think creatively to address unique or ambiguous issues

• Assess legal and reputational risk related to new initiatives or changes to existing products and services

• Be familiar and stay current with, as well as comment on the legislation and regulations governing these products, and advise relevant business units accordingly

• Contribute to colleague development within the Legal Department by discussing relevant legal issues or regulatory developments

• Contribute to high priority special projects and Legal Department initiatives.

• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Job Requirements

• You have a law degree from an accredited law school and are qualified to practice law in Canada

• You have 5 to 7 years of experience practicing law

• You are high energy, curious and enthusiastic

• You have superior analytical and communication skills both in legal and business settings

• You can manage multiple deadlines and priorities while paying attention to detail

• You are an independent thinker with excellent judgment who also has strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple partners

• You provide advice in a time-sensitive and clear manner

• Regulatory experience such as competition law is an asset

• 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