Counsel, M&A

TD Bank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

TD Bank Group and its subsidiaries is seeking Counsel, Legal to join the Mergers & Acquisitions team in Toronto. You will lead the legal execution of major transactions, provide strategic advice to TD's Corporate Development group, and balance risk with business objectives in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a Law degree and Ontario licensure, 4+ years in M&A or corporate transactions, and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Law degree and Ontario licensure in good standing.
• 4+ years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions or corporate development.
• Experience at a leading law firm or corporate development environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal execution of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, joint ventures and other major strategic transactions.
• Advise on transaction structure, regulatory considerations, governance and execution strategy.
• Draft, negotiate and oversee transaction documents.
• Coordinate cross-functional transaction teams and external counsel.

Skills

Legal

Education

Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.)

Job description

Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours: 37.5

Line of Business: Legal

Pay Details: $130,000 - $165,000 CAD

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

TD Bank Group The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group (TD or the Bank). TD is the sixth largest bank in North America by assets and serves approximately 28.1 million clients through four key business segments: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, U.S. Banking, Wealth Management and Insurance, Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities and TD Cowen TD operates in key financial centres around the world and is among North America's leading digital banks, with more than 13 million active mobile users in Canada and the United States. As at April 30, 2026, TD had approximately $2.1 trillion in assets and approximately 105,000 colleagues. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TD" and is governed by the Bank Act (Canada).

Legal Department

The Legal Department partners with TD businesses and corporate functions to help TD achieve its strategic objectives while managing legal and regulatory risk. The Legal Department:

• Provides practical, business-focused advice on complex legal matters
• Supports enterprise growth through acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, partnerships and business initiatives
• Identifies and manages legal and regulatory risk
• Provides strategic legal advice to senior executives and boards
• Supports engagement with regulators and policymakers
• Leverages expertise across Canada, the United States and other jurisdictions in which TD operates

Position Overview

TD is seeking Counsel, Legal to join the Mergers & Acquisitions legal team. The M&A Counsel will serve as a trusted advisor to TD's Corporate Development team, business executives and other legal colleagues on a broad range of strategic transactions and corporate initiatives. The successful candidate will participate in leading the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, joint ventures and partnerships, internal reorganizations and other significant strategic transactions across TD's businesses. The role requires strong transaction execution capabilities, sound judgement, exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to balance legal risk management with commercial objectives in a dynamic, fast-paced and highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Strategic Transactions

• Lead legal execution of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, joint ventures partnerships, internal reorganizations and other significant strategic transactions
• Advise on transaction structure, legal and regulatory considerations, governance requirements and execution strategy
• Draft, negotiate and oversee transaction documentation
• Lead legal due diligence and integration planning efforts
• Coordinate multidisciplinary legal support across specialist practice areas

Advise Senior Leadership

• Provide legal advice regarding transaction opportunities and risks
• Present complex legal and business issues in a practical, concise and actionable manner
• Support executive, management and board approval processes

Manage Legal and Regulatory Risk

• Identify, assess and mitigate legal and regulatory risks associated with strategic transactions
• Advise on applicable banking, financial services, securities, competition, privacy, employment, technology and other legal issues
• Support engagement with Canadian, U.S. and international regulatory authorities, where required

Lead External Counsel and Internal Stakeholders

• Select, instruct and manage external counsel
• Drive efficient use of legal resources and management of external legal spend
• Coordinate teams across Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, Tax, Treasury, Human Resources and business lines
• Lead cross-functional transaction teams and influence outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario
• Typically 4+ years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions or corporate development matters gained at a leading law firm, fina