Paralegal, Tds (Us)

Company Overview
Our Values
At TD, we're guided by our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues, and share a set of values that shape our culture and behaviors. In exchange for how our colleagues show up to help TD succeed, we are committed to delivering a colleague experience grounded in Impact, Growth and a Culture of Care. No matter where you work across TD, we empower you to make an impact at work and in your community, explore and grow your career, and be part of our caring and inclusive culture.
Making Your Well-being a Priority
A caring and supportive culture that promotes colleague well-being is core to who we are. At TD, we focus on total well-being with extensive programs to help colleagues assess, manage, and improve their well-being across four core pillars - physical, financial, social and mental/emotional. In addition, we champion a safe and inclusive work environment, so colleagues feel a sense of belonging and feel supported in their personal and professional growth. Through our focus on well-being, we know that we can help our colleagues thrive, contribute to our culture of care, and support better business outcomes, because when colleagues feel their best, they're more likely to do their best.
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.
How We Work
At TD, we believe in-person connections fuel collaboration and collective creativity. Our workplace experience empowers colleagues to do great work side-by-side at TD locations, while offering flexibility to work remotely where it makes sense for the work and team. Our teams work in one of three workplace models: hybrid, onsite and primarily remote. Wherever our colleagues are working, they'll always have access to the TD community to experience our culture of care.
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.
Department Overview
Corporate Paralegal, TD Securities USA
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, specifically the TD Cowen Special Situations Sales and Trading business. This business covers trades in special situations, private equity, and claims. 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 a financial services company.
Primary responsibilities include:

• Draft trade documentation and handle aspects of trade settlement, including related administrative tasks
• Handle confidential documents and correspondence
• Administer data rooms
• Support requests from management and traders
• Maintain and organize files
• Assist with ad-hoc projects as needed

Qualifications/Competencies/Accreditation:
To fulfill the responsibilities of the position, the candidate should have a bachelor's degree and 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 with contract drafting a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook is required.
Work Location: The position is based in Stamford, CT, and/or New York, NY with a hybrid in office/remote work model.
Inclusiveness
At TD, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live in and serve, and creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.
If you are a candidate with a disability and need an accommodation 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.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Job Requirements
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

Job Details
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.
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

Inclusiveness
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At TD, we're committed to fostering an environment where all colleagues are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, experience equitable opportunities, and feel respected and supported. We're dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and the communities in which we live and serve.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Accommodation
If you are a candidate 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.
How We're Helping Make an Impact in Communities
TD has a long-standing commitment to help drive progress towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. That's why we launched the TD Ready Commitment in 2018, now a multi-year North American initiative. Under the TD Ready Commitment, we are targeting a total of $1 billion by 2030 in community giving across four key, interconnected drivers of change: Financial Security, Vibrant Planet, Connected Communities, and Better Health. It's our goal to help support change, nurture progress, and contribute to making the world a better, more inclusive place for our customers, colleagues, and communities.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Qualifications
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