Counsel - Toronto, Canada - TD Bank

TD Bank

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

399593BR

Legal Services / Counsel

Toronto, ON

February 13, 2023

Company Overview

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 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
Payments and Merchant Solutions Legal Team located in Toronto and you will provide legal advice and support for the UGO business as well as other areas such as Merchant Solutions.

You will work collaboratively with business, control functions and with other members of TD Legal to deliver high-quality legal advice, and coordinated advice and support:

Draft, review and be familiar with applicable terms of use and draft changes to such documentation and procedures when required
Advise on, draft and negotiate agreements with business clients
Assess legal and reputational risk of new initiatives or changes to existing products and services
Review marketing materials relating to these products
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 changes that arise in the context of UGO or other areas you have experience with
Contribute to high priority special projects and Legal Department initiatives.

Requirements:

You have a law degree from an accredited law school and are qualified to practice law in Canada
You have 3 to 5 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
Provide advice in a timesensitive and clear manner
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to work effectively with external counsel

Additional Information

LI-Hybrid

Hours

37.5

Inclusiveness

At TD, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve.

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.