About this role
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. 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:
TD Bank Group
The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group (TD or the Bank). TD is the sixth largest bank in North America by assets and serves approximately 28.1 million clients through four key business segments:
Canadian Personal and Commercial BankingU.S. BankingWealth Management and InsuranceWholesale Banking, including TD Securities and TD Cowen TD operates in key financial centres around the world and is among North America's leading digital banks, with more than 13 million active mobile users in Canada and the United States.
As at April 30, 2026, TD had approximately $2.1 trillion in assets and approximately 105,000 colleagues. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TD" and is governed by the Bank Act (Canada).
Legal Department
The Legal Department partners with TD businesses and corporate functions to help TD achieve its strategic objectives while managing legal and regulatory risk. The Legal Department:
Provides practical, business-focused advice on complex legal mattersSupports enterprise growth through acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, partnerships and business initiativesIdentifies and manages legal and regulatory riskProvides strategic legal advice to senior executives and boardsSupports engagement with regulators and policymakersLeverages expertise across Canada, the United States and other jurisdictions in which TD operates Position Overview
TD is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel, Legal to join the Mergers & Acquisitions legal team.
The Senior Counsel will serve as a trusted advisor to TD's Corporate Development team, business executives and other legal colleagues on a broad range of strategic transactions and corporate initiatives. The successful candidate will lead the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, joint ventures and partnerships, internal reorganizations and other significant strategic transactions across TD's businesses.
The role requires strong transaction execution capabilities, sound judgment, exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to balance legal risk management with commercial objectives in a dynamic, fast-paced and highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Strategic Transactions
Lead legal execution of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, joint ventures partnerships, internal reorganizations and other significant strategic transactionsAdvise on transaction structure, legal and regulatory considerations, governance requirements and execution strategyDraft, negotiate and oversee transaction documentationLead legal due diligence and integration planning effortsCoordinate multidisciplinary legal support across specialist practice areas Advise Senior Leadership
Provide strategic legal advice to senior executives and other stakeholders regarding transaction opportunities and risksPresent complex legal and business issues in a practical, concise and actionable mannerSupport executive, management and board approval processes Manage Legal and Regulatory Risk
Identify, assess and mitigate legal and regulatory risks associated with strategic transactionsAdvise on applicable banking, financial services, securities, competition, privacy, employment, technology and other legal issuesSupport engagement with Canadian, U.S. and international regulatory authorities, where required Lead External Counsel and Internal Stakeholders
Select, instruct and manage external counselDrive efficient use of legal resources and management of external legal spendCoordinate teams across Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, Tax, Treasury, Human Resources and business linesLead cross-functional transaction teams and influence outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups Contribute to Enterprise Strategy
Support enterprise strategic initiatives and special projectsAdvise on emerging legal developments affecting growth initiatives and transaction activityContribute to the development of legal precedents, best practices and transaction processesMentor junior lawyers and contribute to the development of the broader Legal team Qualifications
Required Experience
Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and member in good standing of the Law Society of OntarioTypically 10+ years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions or corporate development matters gained at a leading law firm, financial institution or sophisticated in-house legal department (strong candidates with less than 10+ years of experience are also encouraged to apply)Significant experience leading complex domestic and cross-border transactionsExperience negotiating transaction documents and managing external counselExperience advising senior executives and other decision-makers Desired Experience
Experience with one or more of the following:
Financial institutions and banking regulationPublic company transactions and securities law mattersStrategic investments and joint venturesTechnology, fintech and artificial intelligence transactionsWealth management, capital markets or retail banking businessesRegulatory approval processes involving Canadian or U.S. financial regulators Leadership Competencies
Strong commercial judgmentAbility to operate effectively in a complex, highly regulated environmentExecutive presence and credibility with senior stakeholdersExceptional drafting and negotiation skillsStrong project management and organizational abilitiesAbility to lead multiple concurrent transactions and competing prioritiesCollaborative leadership style and commitment to developing colleaguesSound risk management mindset combined with business pragmatism 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