Senior Counsel, Canadian Disputes

2 months ago

Old Toronto, Canada The Toronto-Dominion Bank (Canada) Full time
Senior Counsel, Canadian Disputes & Investigations, Securities Litigation

Work Location: Canada

Hours: 0

Line of Business: Legal

Pay Details: We’re committed to providing fair and equitable compensation to all our colleagues. As a candidate, we encourage you to have an open dialogue with a member of our HR Team and ask compensation related questions, including pay details for this role.

Job Description:

Department Overview: TD Legal is dedicated to providing industry-leading advice and counsel to securities-related TD business segments and corporate functions. In this Senior Counsel, Canadian Disputes and Investigations, Litigation role, you will join a dynamic and collegial team of legal professionals who provide advice in respect of a range of litigation risks for the enterprise, focusing on securities litigation. The role is intended to be dynamic, with the successful candidate offering support to teams within the legal department and lines of business on a variety of issues.

Job Description/Accountabilities:

  • Manage external counsel in all aspects of litigation at all levels of court in Ontario and other provinces to develop and implement strategy for the resolution of litigation. Please note that this role does not involve direct in-court advocacy.
  • Identifying key legal risks and mitigation strategies, while 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 and objectives of the business and consistent with the enterprise-wide risk policy.
  • Provide advice to other members of the Legal Department and the applicable lines of business with respect to contractual interpretation and drafting, pre-litigation dispute resolution, and litigation risk analysis.
  • Manage privileged internal investigations and provide legal advice to relevant stakeholders on privilege and best practices.
  • Provide regular oral and written reporting to senior members of the Litigation Department and other control groups, business executives and various risk committees.
  • Provide guidance and training to business and legal partners through presentations on best practices, developments in the law, and emerging risk areas.
  • Support development and/or implementation of policies, procedures, and solutions that mitigate risk and enable the achievement of business/enterprise priorities.
  • Work closely with other control groups. Build and maintain positive working relationships by effectively communicating and regularly sharing information, learnings, and knowledge with internal and external business partners.
  • Contribute to high priority special projects and other Legal Department initiatives.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

  • Law degree from an accredited law school and qualified to practice law in Ontario.
  • Possess 7+ years of post-call litigation experience working with a law firm, in-house or relevant regulator, with a solid background in securities litigation.
  • Experience litigating large, complex securities matters.
  • Advanced ability to identify problems and barriers, and effectively implement solutions to further business strategy.
  • Advanced ability to operate with creativity and innovation and a desire to seek different perspectives and new ideas.
  • Demonstrated excellence in judgment, leadership, and relationship management skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Solid collaboration and teambuilding skills.
  • Flexibility to quickly adapt to changing and ambiguous initiatives or requirements.
  • Ability to work effectively across and throughout the enterprise, with teams and independently.
  • Ability to multi-task and operate autonomously on a day-to-day basis with limited supervision is critical.
  • Advanced ability to communicate complicated legal issues in a clear, succinct, and effective manner to business clients and other professionals, both verbally and in writing.
  • Bilingualism would be considered an asset, but not necessary.
  • Strong technology aptitude including (i) proficiency with standard office software and ability to learn and apply new technologies in work environment and (ii) capacity to understand current and emerging technologies in the industry and how they affect business objectives.

Who We Are: TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world.

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.

Additional Information: We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

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