Counsel, Regulatory and Corporate Governance

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. 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. 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 Description In this Counsel role, you will be a member of the TD Legal Corporate and Subsidiary Governance Team (CSG) located in Toronto, and you will provide legal advice that both advances business outcomes and protects TD. We are looking for a regulatory or corporate governance lawyer to support Regulatory Compliance Management (RCM) for corporate governance legal requirements that apply to the Bank and its subsidiaries. You will work collaboratively with the CSG team, corporate governance teams across TD, and internal partners and stakeholders to support governance and control activities for the RCM program. This work supports sound corporate governance practices that contributes to the effective management of the bank and its subsidiaries to achieving the TD's strategic and operational plans, goals, and objectives. The position reports to the Senior Special Counsel, CSG and offers the opportunity for complex, challenging and rewarding work, with the opportunity to grow and develop legal skills. Key Accountabilities Analyzing and understanding corporate governance laws and responsibilities across jurisdictions where TD operates, the related internal controls to mitigate risks, and rationalizing controls to simplify and streamline controls and the regulatory inventory for the RCM program Evolving regulatory change management by developing, implementing and executing targeted sustainable processes for regulatory change management; monitoring regulatory changes in corporate governance through legal, and industry sources; and documenting procedures Being familiar and staying current with legal, regulatory and industry developments in corporate governance in the regulatory environment in which TD operates as well as identifying and analyzing emerging trends and evolving regulatory requirements Supporting the evolution of CSG's RCM program, work with TD corporate secretaries, Compliance partners and other stakeholders to design and implement transformational changes and enhance workflow Acting as a subject matter expert on corporate governance and RCM Supporting the CSG team with overall management and evolution of CSG's RCM program, processes, reporting and deliverables Contributing to colleague development within CSG, the Legal Department and other stakeholders on relevant legal issues or regulatory developments Applying expertise and thinking creatively to address unique or novel matters and working collaboratively with colleagues and partners across CSG, Compliance and corporate functions Contribute to high-priority TD Legal Department initiatives, including knowledge management and workflow improvement Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed Job Requirements Licensed and qualified to practice law in Ontario. Minimum 3 years of experience practicing law in the regulatory and/or corporate governance areas. High energy, curious and enthusiastic. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior management on complex issues in a clear, concise, and practical way. Strong organization skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and manage multiple deadlines and priorities. 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. Language Requirement (Quebec only) Sans Objet #J-18808-Ljbffr