Law Clerk

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CONTRACT
Canada
Posted 12 months ago

We are looking for a Law Clerk! Reach out if you are interested and feel free to refer friends/colleagues!

 

Type of Employment: Contract
Title: Law Clerk
Term: Contract – 12 months with extension
Location: Toronto – Hybrid 2 days a week
Industry: Banking
Job ID number: 235

 

SUMMARY OF DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Significant involvement in the preparation of the Bank’s annual information form, annual report on Form 40-F and management proxy circular.
  • Substantial involvement in the preparation of the annual questionnaires for the Bank’s directors and executive officers, including reviewing, disseminating, and analyzing the completed questionnaires.
  • Maintain compliance with internal policies and procedures implemented to support compliance with securities regulatory obligations.
  • Overseeing the Bank’s regulatory and public company filings and reports, both domestically and internationally, including the preparation of, or support of lawyers in their preparation of, these materials.
  • Manage the Shareholder Relations function of the Bank, including corresponding with shareholders and working with other internal stakeholders and the bank’s external service providers to resolve inquiries.
  • Provide organizational and preparatory support for the Bank’s annual shareholder meeting, including maintaining task lists and timetables; preparing documents for shareholders and regulators; preparing voting forms, the Annual Shareholder Meeting webpage, drafting the agenda, Confidentiality Agreements and helping to manage the mailings to registered and beneficial shareholders.
  • Direct the Bank’s Canadian and U.S. transfer agents on various matters.
  • Assist with managing service provider relationships and accounts for the team, including preparing and managing budgets; reviewing, obtaining sign-off and paying all invoices; and reviewing service levels and terms.
  • Assist with the preparation and delivery of materials, including memos, policies, for TD’s board of directors and associated committees.
  • Assist in reviewing and analyzing the impact on the Bank of new legislation and initiatives in securities regulation in Ontario, at the federal level, and internationally.
  • Assist members of the Treasury and Corporate Securities Legal team with other duties as assigned.

Skills

  • Post-secondary education at a university or community college. Being licensed as a paralegal, a law clerk designation or equivalent law clerk education would be an asset.
  • Experience as a securities or corporate law clerk at a major law firm or financial institution, including experience with SEDAR and EDGAR, would be an asset.
  • Knowledge of securities regulatory obligations for public companies would be an asset.
  • Highly organized and detail oriented with ability to manage and execute projects with multiple stakeholders under tight timeframes.
  • Exceptional communication skills (written/verbal) with the ability to tailor messaging to the audience are essential for this role.
  • Excellent judgment and unwavering integrity, showing discretion and maturity in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
  • A self-starter who is able to work independently, prioritize own workflow, and understands when to escalate issues, ensuring quality output and efficiency.
  • Ability to develop, maintain and build positive relationships with partners while demonstrating tact and diplomacy to impact and influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong technical proficiency with software applications (such as MS Office, Adobe Pro, etc.). Familiarity with TyMetrix would be an asset.
  • Interest in and ability to learn legal concepts and principles (Canadian Securities Course, and law clerk, securities law or similar experience, are preferred).
  • Previous project management experience is an asset.

Must Have: 

  • Law clerk experience
  • Can work with confidential information
  • Work in a fast paced environment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong attention to details

Nice to Have

  • Corporate law clerk experience (rather than court experience)

Job Features

Job CategoryLaw Clerk

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