Senior Counsel, Board Governance in Toronto

Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours: 37.5

Line of Business: Legal

Pay Details: $165,000 - $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.

Job Description:

Department Overview

The TD Legal Group is a high-performing and collaborative team of lawyers and legal professionals. Our colleagues are located across Canada, the United States, and other jurisdictions in which TD operates. We provide legal advice and counsel on a broad range of legal, regulatory, governance, and strategic matters that support the Bank's businesses, corporate functions, and objectives. As a member of TD Legal, you will contribute to complex and meaningful matters across the enterprise.

Job Accountabilities

• Serving as a trusted legal advisor and primary point of contact for one or more Board Committees, supporting directors and senior leadership on governance-related matters.
• Providing legal advice on corporate governance requirements, regulatory expectations, emerging trends, and market best practices affecting the Bank, its Board, and Committees.
• Acting as a strategic advisor to Board and Committee Chairs, helping shape priorities, agendas, and approaches to complex governance and oversight matters.
• Assisting with corporate secretarial duties, including attending Board Committee meetings, advising on agendas and materials, and preparing meeting minutes.
• Leading governance-related initiatives and providing strategic recommendations that enhance Board and Committee effectiveness, governance practices, and regulatory readiness.
• Drafting Committee year-end reports and other governance-related disclosures for inclusion in the proxy circular, and collaborating with colleagues on related content.
• Applying legal expertise and sound judgment to address novel issues and collaboratively across business lines and corporate functions to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
• Contributing to colleague development within TD Legal, including by discussing and presenting on relevant legal issues or regulatory developments.
• Supporting Corporate Governance Regulatory Change Management (RCM) program elements relating to corporate governance.
• Drafting resolutions and other governance, Board or Committee materials.
• Driving continuous improvement in Board and Committee processes, governance practices, and the quality and effectiveness of materials provided to directors.
• Serving as a legal subject matter expert for law clerks and other colleagues supporting Board and Committee matters.
• Such other work and accountabilities as may be assigned.

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 at a large financial institution, large public company or top-tier law firm.
• Demonstrated ability to provide practical advice on complex, sensitive, and high-profile matters.
• Strong judgment and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and other stakeholders.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely.

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.

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.

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.

Our Values

At TD we’re guided by our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues, and share a set of values that shape our culture and guide our behavior. In exchange for how our colleagues show up to help TD succeed, we are committed to delivering a colleague experience grounded in Impact, Growth and a Culture of Care.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At TD, we’re committed to fostering an environment where all colleagues are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, experience equitable opportunities, and feel respected and supported. We’re dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and the communities in which we live and serve.

TD Ready Commitment

Helping to Make an Impact in Communities – TD Ready Commitment. TD has a long-standing commitment to help drive progress towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.