Senior Counsel, Board Governance

Work Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:
37.5

Line of Business:
Legal

Pay Details:
$136,000 - $210,000 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 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 Accountabilities:

In this Senior Counsel role, you will be a member of the Corporate and Subsidiary Governance Legal Team located in Toronto and you will provide support and legal advice that both advances business outcomes and protects TD. You will work collaboratively with business, control functions and with other members of TD Legal in support of sound corporate governance practices that contribute to the effective management of the bank and to achieving the bank's strategic and operational plans, goals and objectives.

Reporting to the Managing Counsel, Corporate & Subsidiary Governance, the position will work effectively to fulfill general accountabilities including, but not limited to:

• Serving as a primary point of contact with members of one or more Board Committees
• Assisting with corporate secretarial duties, including attending Board Committee meetings, advising on agendas and materials, and preparing meeting minutes
• Providing legal advice on corporate governance requirements, expectations and best practices
• Working closely with the Vice President, CSG and department attorneys and external legal counsel on specific legal issues related to the Company's Corporate Governance practices
• Making recommendations and executing on governance-related initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business and legal environment and contributing to high priority special projects and Legal Department initiatives

• Applying expertise and thinking creatively to address unique or novel matters and working collaboratively with colleagues across business lines and corporate functions to help identify and prevent future legal and regulatory risks

• Contributing to colleague development within the Legal Department by discussing relevant legal issues or regulatory developments
• Drafting the Committee year-end reports for inclusion in the proxy circular and collaborating with other members of the team on reviewing and/or preparing other governance-related content in the proxy circular
• Engaging and overseeing the work of external counsel, as appropriate
• Supporting the Committee Chair and provide strategic planning advice on matters of process and substantive issues and solutions to assist them with meeting their requirements
• In collaboration with the Chair, the CEO's office, the Corporate Secretary and the General Counsel, assisting in developing the Committee's priorities
• Supporting various CSG Regulatory Change Management (RCM) program elements relating to corporate governance
• Drafting any material that may be required for the meetings (such as resolutions)
• Responsible for tracking and overseeing action items and status of follow-up/completion (follow-up matters from prior meetings or as requested by the Chair to ensure that each requirement is met)
• Overseeing the workplans for the Board/committee which are tracked to the mandates / regulatory requirements
• Identifying/recommending on an ongoing basis opportunities to improve processes and content of written materials provided to the Board and its Committees
• Serving as a legal subject matter expert for law clerks and other colleagues supporting Board and Committee matters
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Job Requirements

• A law degree from an accredited law school and qualified to practice law in Canada
• 7+ years of experience practicing law, preferably with experience in Corporate Governance / Corporate Secretary matters at a large financial institution, large public company and/or top-tier law firm
• Superior analytical and communication skills, both in legal and business settings
• Strong relationship building skills with ability to impact and influence business partners

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.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):
Sans Objet