TD Looking for Legal Assistant II at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line Of Business:

Legal

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

TD Legal is a team dedicated to providing legal advice and counsel to all TD business segments (Retail, Wealth, Insurance, Wholesale, Business Banking) as well as the Corporate Functions, including Corporate Development, Enterprise Real Estate, Strategic Sourcing, Treasury, M&A, ESG, Global Anti-Money Laundering and Enterprise Technology & Shared Services. Our dynamic professionals ensure compliance with the legal requirements for the Bank as a cross-border public company while providing legal advice to the business activities of TD Bank Group.

The Legal Assistant will join a dynamic and collegial team of professionals who provide support and legal advice primarily to TD’s Treasury and M&A businesses and certain back-office functions that support these business segments.

• The Treasury Legal team provides legal advice on a wide variety of securities, governance and disclosure matters to various teams across TD including Treasury and Balance Sheet Management (TBSM), Corporate Secretary’s Office, Finance, Chiefs, IR and CAPA. In particular, the Treasury Legal team plays an integral role in TBSM’s funding transactions, quarterly and annual financial filings, corporate governance matters and annual shareholders’ meetings, and a variety of other public disclosure matters.
• The M&A Legal team partners with TD’s Corporate Development team and external law firms in considering, structuring, negotiating and executing acquisitions, divestitures and strategic investments and other transactions for TD on a global basis, with a focus on acquisitions within TD’s North American footprint. That footprint includes strategic transactions in all the Bank’s business segments including Wealth Management, Credit Cards, Wholesale and Retail Banking.

Job Description

The Legal Assistant will be involved in a wide range of activities working to advance TD’s Shared Commitments. The general accountabilities of this role include:

• Provide a high level of administrative support ensuring quality service and professionalism at every interaction
• Manage efficiently in a multi-tasked environment and ensure deadlines are met
• Apply appropriate due diligence ensuring accuracy in preparing and promptly completing all required supporting documentation (e.g., reports, presentations, invoices, correspondence/communications, tables, charts, files, etc.)
• Schedule and organize meetings, including preparation and coordination by booking the facility, pre-mail, arranging required equipment, refreshments, etc., as required
• Maintain proficiency with software applications/programs and/or department specific systems as required (e.g., MS Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Workshare Compare, etc.)
• Manage all billing matters through Tymetrix, and coordinate with TD Tymetrix and Accounts Payable teams to ensure timely review and payment of all external firm invoices
• Efficiently manage and promptly respond to all incoming enquiries/requests for information independently or re-direct to the appropriate person/area
• Provide accurate, organized and efficient administrative support; collect and track data, research information, sort and distribute mail, balance and process expense reports, schedule and organize meetings, manage calendars, create and maintain files, and perform other administrative assignments as required
• Consistently exercise discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality; escalate issues where appropriate
• Prioritize and manage own workflow to ensure quality and efficiency (i.e., meet deadlines; be flexible in adjusting to changing work priorities)
• Efficiently manage expectations/concerns through strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Take initiative to identify and recommend improvements in own job function, research and/or investigate issues requiring resolution in order to execute on assigned tasks
• Be an effective team player and flexible in adjusting to changing work priorities
• Participate fully as a member of the team and contribute to a positive work environment
• Keep others in the immediate team informed and up-to-date about the status/progress of projects, and all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
• Support the team by continuously developing knowledge in own area
• Contribute to high-priority TD Legal Department initiatives, including knowledge management and workflow improvement
• Assist members of the Treasury Legal team, the M&A Legal team and the TD Legal team with other duties as assigned.

Job Skills:

• High school diploma and 3+ years as an administrative assistant in a legal capacity (in-house or at a law firm)
• Highly effective communicator who engages colleagues, business partners, external stakeholders, and employees
• Demonstrated relationship building skills, with a superior ability to make things happen through positive influence
• Robust organization skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• 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 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.

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.

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:

N/A.