Associate / VP, Global Markets Advisory & Contract Execution – APAC

TD Securities; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

TD Securities in Singapore is seeking a highly capable lawyer to join the Advisory & Contract Execution team. You will independently manage a portfolio of capital markets legal agreements across deal origination, advising on documentation and regulatory considerations, while coordinating with global teams.

As a senior lawyer with 6-8+ years in capital markets documentation, you will lead negotiations, draft complex master agreements, and support clients and front-office stakeholders in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB/JD) or equivalent legal qualification required.
• 6-8+ years of experience in legal documentation, capital markets, derivatives documentation, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of capital markets products, including derivatives, fixed income, and/or equities products.
• Proven experience negotiating and advising on ISDA documentation; familiarity with GMRA documentation is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in a client-facing environment with strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation and execution of a diverse portfolio of capital markets agreements across multiple jurisdictions and product lines, while ensuring alignment with legal, regulatory, risk, and governance requirements.
• Advise clients on documentation requirements relating to capital markets transactions and onboarding activities.
• Participate in client meetings and discussions, providing guidance on trading documentation and related regulatory considerations.
• Partner with trading, sales, and origination teams to support new and existing transactions, providing advisory services on documentation requirements and associated implications.
• Lead discussions with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel to resolve complex issues arising during negotiations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of trading documentation, including ISDA Master Agreements and Credit Support Documentation, GMRA, securities lending, and repo agreements, Prime Brokerage Agreements, Master Confirmation Agreements, Energy and Metals Agreements, and other bespoke capital markets documentation.
• Coordinate closely with internal partners including Legal, Credit, Tax, Operations, Funding & Valuation, Collateral Management, and front-office business teams throughout the documentation process.
• Manage and escalate documentation-related issues to facilitate timely resolution and stakeholder alignment.
• Support business development and origination efforts through participation in client meetings and industry engagement opportunities.
• Provide regular updates and reporting to business stakeholders, including desk heads and senior management.
• Contribute to automation, process improvement, and strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency, controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact on trading documentation matters for internal stakeholders.

Skills

ISDA documentation

GMRA knowledge

Capital markets

Negotiation

Client-facing

Regulatory/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Tools

ISDA

GMRA

Job description

Pay Details:

Work Location: Singapore, Singapore

Hours: 40

Line of Business: TD Securities

Pay Details

We're committed to providing fair and equitable compensation to all our colleagues. As a candidate, we encourage you to have an open dialogue with a member of our HR Team and ask compensation related questions, including pay details for this role.

Job Description

Department Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join the Advisory & Contract Execution (ACE) Team in Singapore. ACE is a client-facing function within TD Securities and The Toronto-Dominion Group, providing advisory support across Global Markets businesses and clients throughout the deal origination process.

The ACE team is responsible for advising on, negotiating, and executing legal and regulatory trading documentation required for capital markets transactions globally. By balancing commercial objectives with legal, regulatory, and risk management requirements, ACE helps accelerate revenue generation, support strategic business growth, and deliver an exceptional client experience.

This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing team with significant exposure to senior business leaders and stakeholders across the organization.

Job Description

The successful candidate will independently manage a portfolio of clients and capital markets legal agreements throughout the deal origination lifecycle, supporting a range of Global Markets products. The role offers broad exposure to complex transactions, client engagement, and legal documentation across multiple products in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation and execution of a diverse portfolio of capital markets agreements across multiple jurisdictions and product lines, while ensuring alignment with legal, regulatory, risk, and governance requirements.
• Advise clients on documentation requirements relating to capital markets transactions and onboarding activities.
• Participate in client meetings and discussions, providing guidance on trading documentation and related regulatory considerations.
• Partner with trading, sales, and origination teams to support new and existing transactions, providing advisory services on documentation requirements and associated implications.
• Lead discussions with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel to resolve complex issues arising during negotiations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of trading documentation, including:
  • ISDA Master Agreements and Credit Support Documentation
  • GMRA, securities lending, and repo agreements
  • Prime Brokerage Agreements
  • Master Confirmation Agreements
  • Energy and Metals Agreements
  • Other bespoke capital markets documentation
• Coordinate closely with internal partners including Legal, Credit, Tax, Operations, Funding & Valuation, Collateral Management, and front-office business teams throughout the documentation process.
• Manage and escalate documentation-related issues to facilitate timely resolution and stakeholder alignment.
• Support business development and origination efforts through participation in client meetings and industry engagement opportunities.
• Provide regular updates and reporting to business stakeholders, including desk heads and senior management.
• Contribute to automation, process improvement, and strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency, controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact on trading documentation matters for internal stakeholders.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB/JD) or equivalent legal qualification required.
• 6-8+ years of experience in legal documentation, capital markets, derivatives documentation, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of capital markets products, including derivatives, fixed income, and/or equities products.
• Proven experience negotiating and advising on ISDA documentation; familiarity with GMRA documentation is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in a client-facing environment, with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance business objectives against legal, regulatory, and risk considerations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently while collaborating effectively across global teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and support stakeholders across global time zones when required.
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to manage projects, drive initiatives, and deliver results within tight timelines.

Who We Are

TD Securities 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 strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for 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 foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our colleagues to help them, and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, including medical coverage, paid time off, career development, and reward and recognition programs.

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.

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.

If you're passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

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

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.