Counsel - U.S. Civil Litigation

Counsel, U.S. Civil Litigation

The Counsel will be part of the U.S. Civil Litigation legal team. Among other things, the Counsel will manage an array of litigation matters across all businesses of the bank. The Counsel will identify, assess and mitigate potential legal and regulatory risk on a variety of topics including consumer protection, fraud and other matters. The Counsel will supervise external counsel, manage budgets and risk reporting and advise lines of business on best practices to help minimize legal and litigation risk.

Provides consistent and sound legal advice in a clear, concise and responsive manner by taking initiative to develop legal knowledge and skill; knowing relevant substantive law, identifying legal issues; knowing the business and its products, operations, strategy, risk appetite and regulatory environment; owning the role of interpreting legal requirements through a balanced understanding of the law and business context to formulate relevant legal theories; and identifying business issues and policies related to the legal requirements, describing legal issues and options to the client

Identifies conflict situations and brings more senior lawyers into the decision-making process as appropriate by identifying situations when actions that the business unit wants to take conflicts with TD's risk appetite and discusses with client how particular actions might be inconsistent

Effectively contributes to and/or leads negotiations and conflict resolutions by gathering supportive information in preparation for the negotiation, understanding the dynamics of the process and displaying an effective combination of firmness, tact, patience and respect in dealing with all parties involved

Bachelors degree required

JD from accredited law school required

5+ Years of related experience

Admission to appropriate State Bar in good standing and licensed to practice law in the State

Basic understanding of banking/financial services operations and issues

Ability to simplify, problem solve, multitask and work effectively against deadlines

Integrity and high moral standards

Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Strong legal research and analysis skills

Detail oriented

Must be able to apply legal knowledge to the business

Ability to exercise sound judgment

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong teamwork and client skills

Highly motivated

May supervise administrative and paralegal staff and junior attorneys

Strong knowledge of law relating to banking/financial services

Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong legal and analytical skills

Detail-oriented and organized

Team player who values collegiality

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

Domestic Travel Occasional

International Travel Occasional

Performing sedentary work Continuous

Performing multiple tasks Continuous

Operating standard office equipment - Continuous

Responding quickly to sounds Occasional

Sitting Continuous

Standing Occasional

Walking Occasional

Moving safely in confined spaces Occasional

Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) Occasional

Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) Never

Squatting Occasional

Bending Occasional

Kneeling Never

Crawling Never

Climbing Never

Reaching overhead Never

Reaching forward Occasional

Pushing Never

Pulling Never

Twisting Never

Concentrating for long periods of time Continuous

Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations Continuous

Reading, writing and comprehending instructions Continuous

Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

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. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you've got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we're here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing and so will you.

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.

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. Colleague Development If you're interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You'll 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. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD and we're committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals. Training & Onboarding We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you've got everything you need to succeed in your new role. Interview Process We'll 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.

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