TD Insurance, Senior Counsel

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TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidates skills and experience job-related knowledge geographic location and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

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Department Overview

TD Insurance is part of TD Bank Financial Group one of Canadas largest financial institutions. TD Insurance helps protect clients from the accidents of life with a wide range of products including credit protection life health travel home and auto insurance. With more than three million clients TD Insurance authorized products and services are available online over the phone and through a network of more than 1000 TD Canada Trust branches.

In Canada we have two lines of business General Insurance and Life and Health. Our General Insurance business is one of the top home and auto insurance groups in Canada and the national leader in group insurance and affinity marketing. Our Life and Health business is the number one provider of critical illness insurance and direct life and health insurance in Canada.

At TD Insurance we are committed to fostering an inclusive accessible environment. With a Canada-wide workforce of over 4000 employees and offices in Atlantic Canada Quebec Ontario and Alberta our company is always growing and can help you to grow. TD Insurance offers a stable and dynamic work environment where talent is appreciated and professional development is taken seriously. More than just a job we offer rewarding careers.

Job Description

The Senior Counsel handles assigned P&C insurance legal matters represents TD Insurance or its policyholders in civil litigation and no fault/accident benefits matters involving claims for monetary damages or compensation for personal injury or property damage.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develops and revises appropriate legal strategy for discovery investigation handling and trial/hearing of cases or matters; advises communicates and develops those strategies with TD Insurance claims representatives and insured clients as appropriate.
• Conducts necessary and appropriate discovery hearings trials oral arguments settlement negotiations mediations arbitrations and similar proceedings. Researches the law applicable to cases or matters. Drafts legal documents pleadings motions legal factums and opinions as required.
• Advises communicates and consults with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients rendering clear unambiguous legal opinions and advice. Personally meets with and maintains good relations and communications with claims representatives and insured clients.
• Remains current with developments in the law; understands medical scientific construction product liability engineering issues and defences involved with such cases.

Job Requirements

• Completion of law school with LLB or JD and admission to the Bar in Ontario
• Minimum of 10 years post-call experience as a lawyer in Ontario
• Background in insurance defense litigation including personal injury and accident benefit claims (preferred) and/or general litigation experience.
• Experience with subrogation matters is considered a strong asset
• Knowledge of legal and court documents and procedures
• Knowledge of standard office equipment and word processing
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with insured clients claims representative judges and tribunal members
• Excellent legal drafting skills and eye for detail
• Motivated self-starter with ability to work productively under pressure and deliver business results
• Strong interpersonal & client service skills; professional and positive demeanor
• Superior organization & priority setting skills strong work ethic and ability to multi-task
• Conceptual and creative problem solving skills.

Who We Are:

As part of TD Bank Group one of Canadas largest financial institutions at TD Insurance we care for Canadian families making it easy to get the best advice protection and support in their moments of need always.

TD Insurance offers a wide range of products including General Insurance and Life and Health. Everyday we strive to make every interaction product and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for more than four million customers who count on us.

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 a base salary variable compensation and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits savings and retirement programs paid time off banking benefits and discounts career development and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:
Were delighted that youre considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations training programs and a competitive benefits plan were committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations requirements.

Colleague Development

If youre interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills we want to help you succeed. Youll 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.

If youre passionate about helping clients and building deep lasting relationships TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.

Were committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued everyone has fair opportunities to grow and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD we hire and develop the best.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that youve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
Well 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
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if youd like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms captioning for virtual interviews etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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