Senior legal advisor supporting Desjardins, North America’s largest cooperative financial group, on acquisitions and corporate transactions. Advising on governance, regulatory filings, restructurings and strategic investments.
About the role
- Counsel advising TD, a major North American bank, on Canadian Personal Bank products, consumer protection, and regulatory risk. Drafting agreements and guiding business partners across jurisdictions.
Responsibilities
- Provide risk-calibrated legal advice and manage legal and regulatory risk for TD's Canadian Personal Bank
- Translate complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance for business partners
- Support the development, launch, and evolution of Canadian Personal Bank products and initiatives
- Identify issues and provide practical risk insight to support decision-making
- Participate in product development, issue-spotting, and regulatory change initiatives
- Advise business and control partners on compliance with federal and provincial legislation
- Support resolution of customer issues and complaints
- Monitor and support advocacy on new federal and provincial legislation and regulations
- Advise the Legal Department and supported businesses on legal developments
- Draft and review customer-facing agreements and communications
- Support management of regulatory relationships and investigations
- Contribute to Legal Department initiatives, including knowledge management and workflow improvement
Requirements
- Relevant professional certification or equivalent required (J.D./LL.B)
- Licensed to practice law in Ontario
- 7+ years relevant experience
- Ability to work and communicate in French is a strong asset
- Knowledge of Quebec consumer protection laws is a strong asset
- Professional graduate degree in Quebec Civil law (LL.L) is an asset
- Licensed to practice law in Quebec is an asset
- Ability to provide legal advice across relevant jurisdictions
- Excellent business and legal judgment
- Ability to provide clear, concise, and timely advice in demanding, time-sensitive environments
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams
Benefits
- Base salary of 130 000$/$130,000 - 165 000$/$165,000 CAD
- Health and well-being benefits
- Savings and retirement programs
- Paid time off
- Banking benefits and discounts
- Career development
- Reward and recognition programs
- Regular career, development, and performance conversations
- Access to an online learning platform
- Mentoring programs
- Training and onboarding sessions
- Accessibility accommodations throughout the interview process
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