Work Location:

New York, New York, United States of America

Hours:

40

Line of Business:

Legal

Pay Detail:

$80,000 - $120,000 USD

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:

Provides a wide range of paralegal support and general paralegal and incidental administrative services to practice teams or individual attorneys in the Legal Department.
Under supervision of counsel, drafts routine legal documents, conducts legal research and analyzes law sources such as statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles and codes to prepare legal documents.

TD Description

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.

Job Description
Mandate:

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 Requirements

Qualifications/Competencies/Accreditation:
 

To fulfill the responsibilities of the position, the candidate should have a bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate with a minimum of 3 years’ paralegal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department. The candidate should have a high degree of integrity and sensitivity to handle confidential information as well as strong analytical and organizational skills with close attention to detail and the ability to prioritize, be flexible and change direction as appropriate. Excellent communication skills are key to this role as is the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-based work environment and follow through on commitments.  The candidate should be self-motivated, team-oriented, proactive and demonstrate initiative. Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts a plus.  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook is required.

Depth & Scope:

• Experienced working professional role providing specialized business services, advisory or processes / program support within their own area of specialty
• Requires experienced, conceptual and practical knowledge within their own specialty and knowledge of broader related areas
• Accountable for own work and sometimes others; acts as an escalation point or knowledge resource for others in their own area
• Works within broad guidelines / policies and independently performs tasks from end to end
• Solves moderately complex problems by taking a new perspective on existing solutions
• Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Conveys business context when providing guidance within field of specialty to internal or external stakeholders
• Work performed under minimal management guidance and supervision
• Identifies and leads problem resolution

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree and/or relevant professional certifications, designations, or equivalent required
• 2+ years relevant experience

Addendum

• Proficient knowledge of correspondence and document preparation, legal writing, litigation processes, legal research, client interactions, legal analysis, banking industry, and federal and state court systems
• Knowledge of current and emerging legal trends
• Knowledge of risk management environment, standards, and regulations
• Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget
• Ability to lead, plan, implement and evaluate program/project activities to ensure completion of initiatives
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in making decisions
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships
• Skill in using analytical software tools, data analysis methods, and reporting techniques
• Skill in using computer applications including MS Office
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Customer Accountabilities:

• Drafts legal documents and instruments, based on legal research and knowledge of law and legal procedures
• Interacts with internal/external stakeholders regarding a variety of legal matters
• Handles independently initial screening of incoming legal communications and correspondence
• Manages maintenance of files and applicable databases
• Assists with advice on legal process, researching, and responding to legal questions as necessary
• Assists with management of expenditures on outside counsel in accordance with policies and procedures
• Deals directly with clients and/or external counsel to assist in gathering and providing appropriate information and documentation
• May assist in the preparation and maintenance of corporate records
• Researches appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal activities and other materials that are relevant to assigned cases
• Participates in special projects as required

Shareholder Accountabilities:

• Contributes to various operational activities and processes as assigned
• Consistently exercises discretion in managing information and matters of confidentiality
• Remains knowledgeable of practices and procedures within own area of responsibility and keeps abreast of emerging trends for own functional area
• Protects the interests of the organization – identifies and manages risks, and escalates non-standard, high-risk activities as necessary
• Conducts internal and external research projects; supports the development / delivery of presentations / communications to management or broader audience
• Conducts reporting and/or meaningful analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations, and assess the effectiveness of programs/ policies/ practices under the direction of management
• Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite

Employee/Team Accountabilities:

• Participates fully as a member of the team, supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
• Supports the team by continuously enhancing knowledge/ expertise in own area and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
• Keeps current on emerging trends/ developments and grows knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
• Participates in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
• Keeps others informed and up to date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
• Contributes to the success of the team by willingly assisting others in the completion and performance of work activities; provides training, coaching and/or guidance as appropriate
• Contributes to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
• Acts as a brand ambassador for own business area/function and the bank, internally and/or externally

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel – Occasional
• International Travel – Never
• Performing sedentary work – Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
• Sitting – Continuous
• Standing – Occasional
• Walking – Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never
• Squatting – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Kneeling – Never
• Crawling – Never
• Climbing – Never
• Reaching overhead – Never
• Reaching forward – Occasional
• Pushing – Never
• Pulling – Never
• Twisting – Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Who We Are

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.

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 base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. 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

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.