Counsel, Asset Management

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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 candidates 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.

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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 provides strategic and practical legal advice to advance the objectives as well as the TD risk management requirements of the TD Wealth businesses which include TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM). This position will be primarily dedicated to supporting the TDAM business.

Job Description:

• You will be involved in a wide range of legal asset management matters supporting TDAMs 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 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 2 years of experience in a top law firm and/or in-house position practicing securities law with experience advising on fund offerings and investment management activities.

• Experience providing legal support to asset management firms in relation to investment fund products would be an asset.

• 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.

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

• You can also work collaboratively in a large legal team setting with other lawyers and TD Legal Department leaders.

Who We Are:

TD is one of the worlds 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 95000 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 youve 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 were 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:
Were delighted that youre considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations training programs and a competitive benefits plan were 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 youre interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills we want to help you succeed. Youll 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 were committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that youve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
Well 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 youd 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!

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