Legal Counsel

Work Location:

New York, New York, United States of America

Hours:

40

Line of Business:

Legal

Pay Detail:

$185,000 - $210,000 USD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. The included salary range for this role takes into account multiple factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. As TD puts career development at the forefront of our colleague experience, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

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:

Preferred Qualifications:

Legal Counsel providing advice related to a range of investment banking and capital markets activities including related to securities underwriting, capital raises and advisory engagements. The position will provide support to other members of the Legal Group as well as directly to business groups and other support and control functions. The optimal candidate will have a combination of law firm and in-house experience advising financial institution clients.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Transactional and advisory support to investment banking, debt and equity capital markets. May also include support to other areas such as corporate lending, asset backed securitizations and public finance.

• Review, negotiate and draft a range of transactional and commercial contracts such as engagement and commitment letters, advisory agreements (including M&A), placement agent agreements and non-disclosure agreements.

• Research and provide advice relating to securities regulations, including with respect to proposed and newly enacted regulations.

• Assist with regulatory compliance and conflict management related to existing and new business.

• Assist in the development of policies, procedures and standard forms.

• Assist with special projects such as related to developing legal areas, new products or business expansion.

• The candidate should be willing and ready to develop legal skills and expand knowledge into new substantive areas of law as may arise.

Qualifications/Competencies/Accreditation:

To fulfill the responsibilities of the position, the incumbent must be qualified to practice law in NY State with a minimum of 4 years' combined experience in a law firm and/or an investment bank legal department. The candidate will be attentive to detail, have strong organizational, writing, research and communication skills, be able to cross-train and work both independently and collaboratively, and be flexible in adjusting to changing work priorities.

Work Location:

The position is based in New York City, with a hybrid in office/remote work model.

Legal Counsel providing advice and support to the wholesale business on a wide range of regulatory matters. The position will provide support to other members of the Legal Group as well as directly to business groups and other support and control functions. The optimal candidate will have a combination of law firm and in-house experience advising financial institution clients.

Depth & Scope:

• Advisory support on bank regulations (Volcker, Bank Holding Company Act, Regulation W, QFC), as well as CFTC and SEC matters, in connection with existing products and new initiatives in commodities, derivatives and other products, primarily fixed income

• Advising on swap dealer, security-based swap dealer and broker dealer requirements

• Research and provide advice relating to new regulations and regulatory compliance

Education & Experience:

• To fulfill the responsibilities of the position, the incumbent must be qualified to practice law in NY State with a minimum of 3+ years combined experience in a law firm and/or an investment bank legal department

• The candidate should be willing and ready to develop legal skills and expand knowledge into new substantive areas of law as may arise.

• The candidate will be attentive to detail, have strong organizational, writing, research and communication skills, be able to cross-train and work both independently and collaboratively, and be flexible in adjusting to changing work priorities

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel

• Occasional

• International Travel

• Never

• Performing sedentary work

• Continuous

• Performing multiple tasks

• Continuous

• Operating standard office equipment

• Continuous

• Responding quickly to sounds

• Occasional

• Sitting

• Continuous

• Standing

• Occasional

• Walking

• Occasional

• Moving safely in confined spaces

• Occasional

• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.)

• Occasional

• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.)

• Never

• Squatting

• Occasional

• Bending

• Occasional

• Kneeling

• Never

• Crawling

• Never

• Climbing

• Never

• Reaching overhead

• Never

• Reaching forward

• Occasional

• Pushing

• Never

• Pulling

• Never

• Twisting

• Never

• Concentrating for long periods of time

• Continuous

• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations

• Continuous

• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions

• Continuous

• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing

• Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Who We Are

TD Securities offers a wide range of capital markets products and services to corporate, government, and institutional clients who choose us for our innovation, execution, and experience. With more than 6,500 professionals operating out of 40 cities across the globe, we help clients meet their needs today and prepare for tomorrow. Our services include underwriting and distributing new issues, providing trusted advice and industry-leading insight, extending access to global markets, and delivering integrated transaction banking solutions. In 2023, we acquired Cowen Inc., offering our clients access to a premier U.S. equities business and highly-diverse equity research franchise, while growing our strong, diversified investment bank. We are growth-oriented, people-focused, and community-minded. As a team, we work to deliver value for our clients every day.

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 base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. 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.

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

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, email the TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at USWAPTDO@td.com. Include your full name, best way to reach you, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.