Counsel, Asset Management

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Legal

Pay Details:

$130,000 - $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. 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 TD 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 have the chance to develop their skills every day. We can 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.

The TD Wealth and Asset Management Legal Team, within the TD Legal Department, provides strategic and practical legal advice to advance the objectives as well as the TD risk management requirements of the TD Wealth businesses, including TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM).  This position will be primarily dedicated to supporting the TDAM business. 

Job Responsibilities:

• You will be involved in a wide range of legal asset management matters, supporting TDAM's institutional and retail businesses with a primary focus on retail.  This includes: (i) advising on the launch and distribution of new retail mutual funds and ETFs as well as private pooled and alternative funds; (ii) providing day-to-day legal support to TDAM,  including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements and investment fund disclosure documentation; (iii) providing legal and regulatory advice in relation to investment funds, portfolio management, and investment fund management services; (iv) working on strategic initiatives, including global distribution projects; (v) working with internal stakeholders and managing external counsel to achieve business objectives; and (vi) providing advice on corporate governance and other regulatory matters.

Job Requirements:

• Ideally 3+ years of experience in a top law firm and/or in-house position practicing securities law.

• Knowledge and experience with National Instrument 31-103 and National Instruments 81-101 through 81-107, investment funds and other pooled funds, institutional investing, and general securities and corporate law.

• Experience drafting disclosure documents for the initial and continued offering of investment funds, including prospectuses, and offering circulars.

• You are a critical thinker with excellent judgment who also has strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple partners and stakeholders.

• You have superior communication and analytical skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior members of TDAM's management team.

• You can manage multiple deadlines and priorities without sacrificing focus and attention to detail.

• You are self-motivated with the ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a large legal team setting with other lawyers and TD Legal Department leaders.

• Independent Review Committee experience is considered a strong asset.

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 strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for 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 foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

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.

If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.  

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

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