Senior Law Clerk, Board Governance

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Legal

Pay Details:

$81,600 - $115,200 CAD

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

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 support on a broad range of legal, regulatory, governance and strategic matters that support the Bank's businesses, corporate functions and objectives.

We are looking for a Senior Law Clerk, Board Governance to join our Corporate and Subsidiary Governance Legal team. The successful candidate will work closely with lawyers and other legal professionals to support the effective operation of the Bank's Board of Directors and its Committees.

Job Overview

The Senior Law Clerk will provide experienced corporate governance and law clerk support for the Board and its Committees. The role requires strong judgment, attention to detail and organizational skills, together with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and interact effectively with Directors, senior executives and other stakeholders across TD. The successful candidate will be expected to exercise a high degree of discretion and maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive and confidential matters.

Job Accountabilities

The responsibilities of the Senior Law Clerk may include:

• Supporting the end-to-end administration of Board and Committee meetings, including annual meeting planning and scheduling, preparation of agendas, coordination of meeting materials and meeting-related communications.
• Coordinate with senior executives and other stakeholders to obtain and prepare materials for Board and Committee meetings and ensure applicable requirements and timelines are met.
• Prepare draft agendas, minutes and other Board and Committee records and support the review and finalization of these materials.
• Manage meeting-day processes and logistics and provide support to the Corporate Secretary, the Assistant Corporate Secretary, and other members of the team as required.
• Maintain Board and Committee minute books, records, calendars, trackers, workplans and other governance documentation.
• Manage Board and Committee materials through the Board portal, including posting and distributing materials and related communications to Directors.
• Complete post-meeting activities, including finalization and maintenance of corporate records, follow-up on outstanding matters and preparation of materials for regulatory filing or submission, as required.
• Support the maintenance of Board and Committee governance documents, including mandates, charters, policies, procedures and related materials.
• Apply knowledge of corporate law and governance requirements and practices to support Board and Committee processes and respond to governance-related questions.
• Keep apprised of and support compliance with applicable corporate governance requirements and established Board and Committee processes.
• Prepare, organize and maintain resolutions, memoranda, notices, consents and other corporate and governance documentation.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Directors, senior executives and stakeholders across TD and respond to requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Independently manage and prioritize multiple ongoing responsibilities, including matters that may be sensitive, confidential or time-critical.
• Identify opportunities to enhance Board and Committee processes, records management and other governance practices.
• Contribute to other governance and Legal Group initiatives, including knowledge management and process improvement.
• Perform other Board and Committee governance and related law clerk responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant law clerk, paralegal or corporate secretarial experience, preferably with a major financial institution, public company or law firm.
• Experience supporting boards of directors or board committees is strongly preferred.
• Practical knowledge of corporate secretarial requirements and Board and Committee governance practices.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and determine appropriate next steps.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated reliability, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills, including the confidence and judgment to interact effectively with Directors, senior executives and stakeholders across the organization.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience with Diligent or another Board portal is an asset.
• A proactive, service-oriented approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

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 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 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.

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
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