Legal jobs in Canada

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 Description

In this Senior Counsel role, you will be a member of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Legal team in Toronto. You will provide advice with respect to ESG reporting and disclosure matters for the enterprise. The role provides an opportunity to work in an exciting, important and rapidly evolving field, while gaining exposure to a range of stakeholders and leaders, both within TD Legal and across the enterprise.

The general accountabilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Researching, advising and providing oversight in connection with ESG-related obligations and goals for business lines, functions and/or for the enterprise as a whole.
• Identifying key legal risks and mitigation strategies, while ensuring awareness among relevant stakeholders and other members of the TD Legal team.
• Oversight of external counsel performing work in areas of responsibility. Remain current on evolving regulatory requirements and expectations in connection with a range of ESG issues, including climate change, sustainable financing, human rights and corporate governance.
• Support development and/or implementation of policies, procedures, and solutions that mitigate risk and enable the achievement of ESG-related priorities.
• Contribute to high priority special projects and other Legal Department initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Law degree from an accredited law school and qualified to practice law in Ontario.
• Relevant experience as a lawyer working with a major law firm or in-house (corporate or regulatory).
• Experience working on environment/climate-related issues, including knowledge of relevant standards and initiatives, would be an asset (though not a requirement).
• Highly effective communicator (written and verbal).
• Strong judgment and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technology aptitude including (i) proficiency with standard office software and ability to learn and apply new technologies in work environment and (ii) capacity to understand current and emerging technologies in the industry and how they affect business objectives.
• Ability to identify problems and barriers, and effectively implement solutions to advance business strategy.
• Operates with creativity and innovation; seeks different perspectives and new ideas.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Knowledge Management - Understands the value of knowledge management, builds and supports systems and tools that efficiently connect people to the knowledge they need to do their job.
• Contribute to high-priority TD Legal Department initiatives, including knowledge management and workflow improvement.
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external business and corporate area partners.
• Ability to interact and effectively advise senior officers within TD.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills and ability to provide advice in a clear, concise and time-sensitive manner.
• Strong organization skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to think independently and critically and make risk-based decisions.
• Ability to stay energized, productive and focused in the face of challenges, ambiguity, change or strenuous demands, including the ability to create a supportive environment that helps others become more resilient and productive.
• Ability to be "solutions-oriented", have excellent business and legal judgment and an aptitude for working effectively on cross-functional teams.
• Ability to create a welcoming environment that encourages different perspectives and new ideas, build a culture of curiosity, openness, and creativity across the organization and the wider community.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively with external counsel.

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