Work Location:
New York, New York, États-Unis d'Amérique
Hours
40
Line Of Business
Légal
Pay Detail
$180,000 - $205,000 USD
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Job Description
Position Overview: As a valued contributor to our team, you will advise the business on a variety of complex legal matters and projects relating to data, technology, commercial arrangements and in other areas. We are seeking an attorney with significant experience in these topical areas as well as a broad corporate legal background to support the business as needs expand and evolve. The optimal candidate will have a combination of law firm and in-house experience advising financial institution clients. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise the business on data use and protection, use of new technologies and AI, intellectual property protection and other similar issues; stay current on emerging legal issues in these areas.
- Negotiate third party agreements such as vendor agreements and participate in cybersecurity response; assist with the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures in these and other areas of the business. Educate and train the business on new legal processes and legal issues. Interact with business leaders, internal clients and external parties in the support of these areas.
- Be proactive and creative in working on a wide range of matters, and a team player who is willing to work outside of your primary areas of expertise as needed.
- Collaborate with other control functions such as Compliance and Operational Risk to provide coordinated advice to the business.
Qualifications/Competencies/Accreditation
- The incumbent must be qualified to practice law in NY State with between 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or an institutional focused financial services firm.
- The candidate will have strong commercial skills and experience with data-focused issues relevant to financial services—e.g., data use permissions and restrictions, IP protection of copyright and trade secrets, cyber security incident response, use of AI and web scraping, as well as significant contract negotiation experience.
- The candidate must have outstanding communication skills, be able to work both independently and collaboratively, and be flexible in adjusting to changing work priorities.
Work Location:
- The position is based in New York City, with a hybrid in office/remote work model.
Legal Counsel providing advice and support to the wholesale business on a wide range of regulatory 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 a combination of law firm and in-house experience advising financial institution clients.
Education & Experience
- To fulfill the responsibilities of the position, the incumbent must be qualified to practice law in NY State with a minimum of 3+ years combined experience in a law firm and/or an investment bank legal department
- The candidate should be willing and ready to develop legal skills and expand knowledge into new substantive areas of law as may arise.
- The candidate will be attentive to detail, have strong organizational, writing, research and communication skills, be able to cross-train and work both independently and collaboratively, and be flexible in adjusting to changing work priorities
Depth & Scope
- Advisory support on bank regulations (Volcker, Bank Holding Company Act, Regulation W, QFC), as well as CFTC and SEC matters, in connection with existing products and new initiatives in commodities, derivatives and other products, primarily fixed income
- Advising on swap dealer, security-based swap dealer and broker dealer requirements
- Research and provide advice relating to new regulations and regulatory compliance
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.
