Securities Lawyer

Toronto, ON, CA, Canada

Job Description

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Position Title: CAN - Program Manager III - (Laywer role)

Start Date: Dec 8th is the target start date

Duration: 12/01/2025 to 01/29/2027 - 13-14 months

Extension possible: No

Conversion Possible: No

Cost Center:

004-1171 - TD CDN



Business Unit: 4 - Legal - Wealth (S_0001302)

Schedule: Mon- Friday 9-5

OT: Occasionally

Rotation:

Work Location:

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: 4 days in office - no fixed WFH day

Anchor Days (if applicable):

Address: TD Centre - TD Tower - 66 Wellington Street West, Toronto, Ontario (TDB0105)

Travel Required: NO

Possibility of any Additional Upcoming Furlough: Standard

STORY BEHIND THE NEED:

Reason for request/why opened: mat leave

Scope of Project: doing the reg duties

Team Size/Culture: 5 ppl

CANDIDATE PROFILE DETAILS:

Degree/Certifications Required: Bachelors of Law or LLB, JD - had to been called to the Bar,

Years of Overall Experience: 5-7 years

Ideal Candidate Background: handle any work in the asset management, handling any real estate, negotiating contracts, working on changes on contracts. infrastructure and private credit investment teams, security regulator

How will performance be measured: quality of work, deliverables, qualitative

Stakeholders interaction - YES,

Selling Points of Position (CVP):

Give CN exposure to wide variety of work

Fast paced

Doing different things

SUMMARY OF DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

MUST-HAVE Hard Skills:

1. law firm and/or in-house position practicing securities law - duration

2. Regulatory securities exp

3. Strong communication - written/ verbal

4. Prior investment funds or asset management exp

SOFT SKILLS:

1.) attention to detail

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NICE-TO-HAVE

1.) Working a fast paced environment

2.) critical thinking

3.) good judgment

4. providing legal support to asset management firms, pension funds

DISQUALIFIERS - is there any information/experience on a that would disqualify them from consideration for this position?

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TIMELINES/IMPORTANT DATES:

Upcoming PTO: No

Supplier Call: yes, oct 30th

Distribute Requisition: Oct 30th

Halting: Nov 3

Shortlist De-Brief:

Target interview:

o Interview process: 2 rounds - possibly in person

Interview de-brief:

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

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This job requisition is for a 13-14 month Short Term Assignment

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

Job Requirements:

Ideally 7+ years (minimum 4) 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, pension funds or other buy side participants 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 skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior members of TD Bank's management team. You can manage multiple deadlines and priorities without sacrificing focus and attention to detail and work independently to provide legal support on major projects in a demanding, fast-paced environment. You can also work collaboratively in a large legal team setting with other lawyers and TD Legal Department leaders
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 14 months

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON (M5K, York District)

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3040339
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Toronto, ON, CA, Canada
  • Education
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