Senior Counsel, Legal-Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 Banking U.S. Banking Wealth Management and Insurance Wholesale 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 matters Supports enterprise growth through acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, partnerships and business initiatives Identifies and manages legal and regulatory risk Provides strategic legal advice to senior executives and boards Supports engagement with regulators and policymakers Leverages 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 transactions Advise on transaction structure, legal and regulatory considerations, governance requirements and execution strategy Draft, negotiate and oversee transaction documentation Lead legal due diligence and integration planning efforts Coordinate multidisciplinary legal support across specialist practice areas Advise Senior Leadership Provide strategic legal advice to senior executives and other stakeholders regarding transaction opportunities and risks Present complex legal and business issues in a practical, concise and actionable manner Support executive, management and board approval processes Manage Legal and Regulatory Risk Identify, assess and mitigate legal and regulatory risks associated with strategic transactions Advise on applicable banking, financial services, securities, competition, privacy, employment, technology and other legal issues Support engagement with Canadian, U.S. and international regulatory authorities, where required Lead External Counsel and Internal Stakeholders Select, instruct and manage external counsel Drive efficient use of legal resources and management of external legal spend Coordinate teams across Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, Tax, Treasury, Human Resources and business lines Lead cross-functional transaction teams and influence outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups Contribute to Enterprise Strategy Support enterprise strategic initiatives and special projects Advise on emerging legal developments affecting growth initiatives and transaction activity Contribute to the development of legal precedents, best practices and transaction processes Mentor 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 Ontario Typically 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 transactions Experience negotiating transaction documents and managing external counsel Experience advising senior executives and other decision-makers Desired Experience Experience with one or more of the following: Financial institutions and banking regulation Public company transactions and securities law matters Strategic investments and joint ventures Technology, fintech and artificial intelligence transactions Wealth management, capital markets or retail banking businesses Regulatory approval processes involving Canadian or U.S. financial regulators Leadership Competencies Strong commercial judgment Ability to operate effectively in a complex, highly regulated environment Executive presence and credibility with senior stakeholders Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills Strong project management and organizational abilities Ability to lead multiple concurrent transactions and competing priorities Collaborative leadership style and commitment to developing colleagues Sound 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