Senior Counsel, Asset Management

TD•Toronto, ON

8d•CA$165,000 - CA$210,000•Onsite

About The Position

You will join a dynamic and collegial team of legal professionals in the Legal Department and be involved in a wide range of activities working to advance strategic priorities while ensuring proper risk management. Collaborating with talented colleagues and partners in a variety of legal specializations, members of the legal team have the chance to develop their skills every day. We can help you realize your full potential and achieve your career goals. From mentorship and training programs to leadership development, you will receive everything you need to succeed. The Wealth and Asset Management Legal Team provides strategic and practical legal advice to advance the objectives and strategies, as well as the TD risk management requirements of the TD Wealth businesses, including TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM). This position will be primarily dedicated to supporting the TDAM business.

Requirements

7+ years (minimum 4) of experience in a top law firm and/or in-house role practicing securities law, including advising on fund offerings and investment management activities
Experience supporting asset managers, pension funds or other institutional investors
You have strong judgment and critical thinking skills, and the ability to work effectively with multiple partners and stakeholders
You have superior communication and analytical skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior members of TDAM's management team
You can manage multiple deadlines and priorities without sacrificing focus and attention to detail and work independently to provide legal support on major projects in a demanding, fast-paced environment
You can also work collaboratively in a large legal team setting with other lawyers and TD Legal Department leaders

Nice To Haves

Experience advising on private markets strategies (including real estate, infrastructure, or private credit) is an asset
Experience with cross-border matters or international regulatory regimes is an asset

Responsibilities

Advising on the launch and distribution of pooled and private markets funds
Providing legal support to TDAM's real estate, infrastructure and private credit investment teams
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating investment management agreements, subscription agreements and other commercial agreements
Drafting offering circulars for the initial and continuous distribution of funds
Providing legal and regulatory advice in relation to investment funds, portfolio management, and fund management services
Working on strategic initiatives, including global distribution projects
Working with internal stakeholders and managing external counsel to achieve business objectives
Providing advice on corporate governance and other regulatory matters