Senior Counsel, Litigation
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Job Summary
Work Location:
Toronto Ontario CanadaHours:
37.5Line of Business:
LegalPay Details:
$165000 - $210000 CADThe pay details posted reflect a temporary market premium specific to this role that is reassessed annually.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.
Job Description:
DepartmentOverview:
TD Legalis dedicated to providingindustry-leading advice and counsel to all TD business segments and corporate functions.In thisrole asSeniorCounsel Litigationyou will join a dynamic and collegial team of legal professionals who provide advicein respect of a range of litigation risks for Canadian Banking.The role is intended to be dynamic with the successful candidate offering support to multiplebusiness teams ona variety of issues within Canadian Banking. The roleprovidesan opportunity to work in an exciting important and busy area while gaining exposure to a range of stakeholders and leaders both within TD Legal and across the enterprise.
Job Accountabilities:
ThisSeniorCounselrolecoversadiverseseniorlevellitigation portfolio.Principal accountabilities includethe areas ofproactive and responsible litigation managementtimelystrategic and tactical advice oversightandrisk managementandsoundpracticalguidance on processes.The candidate is expected to:
Manage external counsel in all aspects of litigation at all levels of courtthroughout Canada andto develop and implement strategy for the resolution of litigation.
Identifyingkey legal risks and mitigationstrategieswhile ensuring awareness among relevant stakeholders and other members of the TD Legal team.
Provide best in class litigation advice that is integrated with the strategies andobjectivesof the business and consistent with the enterprise-wide risk policy.
Provide regular oral and written reporting to senior members of the Canadian Banking Legal team other members of the Legal Department and other control groups senior businessexecutivesand various Risk Committees.
Provide guidance and training tobusinessandlegalpartners on best practicesanddevelopments in the lawwitha specializedfocus on fraud lawanddiscovery practice.
Provideseniorcounsellevel advicein supportofdevelopment and/or implementation of policies procedures and solutions that mitigate risk and enable the achievement of business/enterprise priorities.
As required workclosely with othercontrolgroups such as Corporate Security Compliance/Anti-MoneyLaunderingandRisk.
Contribute to high priority specialprojects and other Legal Department initiatives.
Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
Law degree from an accredited law school and qualified to practice law in Ontario.
Possess8 yearsofpost-calllitigationexperienceworkingas a litigator
In-house litigation experience would be an asset
A solid background inbankingfraudand negligencelitigation.
Experience litigating large complex matters including class actionsand experience withDiscovery/eDiscovery on large complex matters.
Senior-leveladvanced ability toidentifyproblems and barriersand effectively implement solutions tofurtherbusiness strategy.
Senior-leveladvanced ability tooperatewith creativity and innovation and a desire to seek different perspectives andnew ideas.
Demonstratedexcellenceinjudgmentleadershipand relationship management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as solid collaboration and teambuilding skills.
Flexibility to quickly adapt to changing and ambiguous initiatives or requirements.
Ability to multi-taskis criticalandtooperateon a day-to-day basis with limited supervisionisexpected.
Strong technology aptitude including (i)proficiencywith standard office software and ability to learn and applynew technologiesin work environment and (ii) capacity to understand current and emerging technologies in the industry and how they affect businessobjectives.
Who We Are:
TD is one of the worlds leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day we strive to make every interaction product and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada the United States and around the world. More than 95000 TD colleagues bring their skills talent and creativity to foster deeper relationships ensure disciplined execution and build a simpler faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience that is why we believe that all colleagues no matter where they work are client facing. Together we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients colleagues and communities.
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!
Language Requirement (Quebec only):
Sans ObjetRequired Experience:
Senior IC
