Hours
40
Pay Range
$27.25 – $43.75 hourly
Department Overview
Corporate Paralegal providing support to the wholesale/capital markets business on a wide range of legal and governance 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 paralegal experience at a law firm or in-house with progressively increasing responsibilities.
Primary responsibilities include:
Providing direct support to the TDS US Legal team in connection with corporate governance and subsidiary management;
Providing assistance to business partners including review of non-disclosure agreements, joinders and non-reliance letters;
Providing support in litigation matters including responding to general service of process and regulatory subpoenas and inquiries
Job Details
Depth & Scope:
Assists with management of expenditures on outside counsel
Interacts with corporate subsidiaries and business lines regarding variety of legal matters
Assists stores and business lines throughout the company with legal process, researches and responds to legal questions as necessary
Prepares draft meeting presentations and training sessions for department and other business units
Reviews and summarizes contracts and provides recommendations when appropriate; maintains contract files
Retrieves and/or prepares information, witnesses, and legal documents for external counsel retained
Assists in the preparation and maintenance of corporate records, corporate filings, preparation of corporate votes and certificates and drafting of documents
Drafts resolutions, contracts, pleadings and other legal documents and instruments, including Employee contracts, shareholder agreements, stock-option plans, Employee benefit plans and etc
Works with the team in the coordination of regulatory application planning, production and delivery
Prepares and reviews, under supervision of counsel, draft legal pleadings and motions to be filed with the court
Prepares and obtains affidavits and assists external attorneys in coordinating witnesses and production of evidence for hearings
Researches appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal activities and other materials that are relevant to assigned cases
Deals directly with clients to assist in gathering and providing appropriate documentation
Prepares documents for legal response and coordinates processing of actions such as briefs, pleadings, and product documentation
Prepares draft corporate and regulatory documents and filings
Assists in drafting of policies, procedures and product documentation
Handles independently initial screening of incoming legal communications and correspondence
Job Requirements
Education & Experience:
Bachelors degree or progressive work experience in addition to experience below
3-5 Years of related experience
Experience in legal department or law firm related to area of practice preferred
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Sound knowledge of legal concepts, principles, terminology and procedures
Must be able to effectively prioritize and meet quick deadlines in a deadline driven environment
Uses discretion and has autonomy to accomplish tasks
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrates professional conduct and presence, exercising tact, diplomacy and discretion in sensitive matters
Strong organizational and legal research skills
PC skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Access
Accountability
These jobs involve non-managerial tasks providing administrative and support assistance, primarily in office settings. Customer Accountability Understand and support the Bank’s Customer Service Strategy. Considers the impact of decisions on the well-being of TD, its Customers and stakeholders. Provide the highest level of Customer service when dealing with internal partners, vendors or our Customers – WOW at every opportunity. Model quality service delivery at every interaction. Lead and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the partner/Customer experience within the team. Employee and Team Accountability
Be engaged in advancing and sustaining a unique, inclusive culture that reflects TDs diversity agenda, and creates an extraordinary employee experience.
Participate fully as a member of the team and contribute to a positive work environment.
Ensure ongoing communication with the team on the status / progress of projects and issues / points of interest.
Actively share information and knowledge and proactively learn from the expertise of others.
Community Accountability
Participate in civic activities to promote growth and development of the community and a positive image for TD.
Financial Accountability
Identify opportunities for cost savings as applicable.
Awareness of vendor time, contracts, and charges as applicable.
Ensure tasks are performed within established policy and procedures.
Business Operation Accountability Successfully complete all required job specific, compliance-related training. Understand, utilize and follow compliance/risk and control programs. Ensure ongoing compliance with internal / external audit and regulatory requirements. Provide prompt and comprehensive response to all external audit, regulator and compliance requests and findings. Maintain appropriate records of action plans.
Additional Requirements
Must be eligible for employment under regulatory standards applicable to the position.
Company Overview
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.
Inclusiveness
At TD, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live in and serve, and creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.
If you are a candidate with a disability and need an accommodation 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.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
