Senior Counsel - Civil Litigation

TD; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

TD seeks a Senior Counsel to provide oversight and strategic legal guidance to TD Bank’s management across Corporate Group Functions and Business Units. The role focuses on controlling litigation exposure, advising on consumer protection, fraud, and other regulatory matters, and supervising external counsel.

The ideal candidate will bring a J.D. from an accredited law school, 10+ years of experience in banking/financial services law, and strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• J.D. from an Accredited Law School required.
• 10+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support TD Bank management on legal matters within Corporate Group Functions and Business Units.
• Manage litigation matters across the bank’s businesses and supervise external counsel.
• Identify, assess and mitigate legal and regulatory risks for consumer protection, fraud, and related topics.
• Provide high level legal advice and prepare memoranda, contracts, and litigation documents.
• Supervise budget reporting and advise lines of business on best practices to minimize legal risk.

Skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Legal analysis

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Work Location:Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States of AmericaHours:40Pay Details:$160,000 - $264,000 USDTD 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 candidate's 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.Line of Business:LegalJob Description:The Senior Counsel provides oversight, legal advice and support to TD Bank management in Corporate Group Functions and Business Units. Functions as legal expert in one or more defined subject matter areas and/or specific business lines. Provides high level legal advice to specific business area(s), may prepare resolutions, contracts, memoranda to management, litigation documents and forms and participates in major legal actions. Foresees and protects the Company against legal risks.The Senior 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.Depth & Scope:May manage paralegal and administrative staff, assigning responsibilities and evaluating resultsProvides leadership, coaching, counseling and guidance to staffSupervises external counsel providing advice or other legal services of the CompanyWorks closely with General Counsel, department attorneys and external legal counsel on specific legal issues related to the Company's businessGives practical support and assistance to contemporaries, junior attorneys and staffVolunteers expert advice and experienceVerifies the information has been understoodServes in one or more permanent or ad hoc practice groups or cross-practice teams of attorneys and staffAssists in the management of expenditures for external counselAdvises lines of business on best practices that help minimize legal and litigation riskMay assist General Counsel in developing and managing departmental budget for both internal and external legal spendAnticipates client needsDeals with complex legal issuesClearly delivers difficult messages without jeopardizing client relationshipsGives pragmatic legal opinions with reasons and rationaleProvides advice in ambiguous situations; identifies and prevents future legal risksIdentifies and takes action on future opportunitiesResolves most situations where conflicts arise between the needs and desires of specific business units and the interests of the Company without requiring intervention of more senior attorneysDemonstrates highest professional ethical and behavioral standards and complies with all applicable Bar Rules and Codes of Professional Responsibility, and corporate ethical and behavioral standardsParticipates in special projects and performs additional duties as requiredEducation & Experience:Bachelors degree requiredJ.D. from an Accredited Law School required10+ Years of related experienceStrong knowledge of at least one area of law relating to banking/financial services operations and issuesIntegrity and high moral standardsStrong negotiation and conflict resolution skillsStrong legal and analysis skillsDetail orientedMust be able to apply legal knowledge to the businessAbility to exercise sound judgmentStrong interpersonal skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong teamwork and client skillsHighly motivatedAbility to provide difficult, complex and unwelcomed legal advice credibly and convincingly to managementStrong 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 objectivesAbility to identify problems and barriers, and effectively implement solutions to advance business strategyOperates with creativity and innovation; seeks different perspectives and new ideasAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines and prioritiesUnderstands the value of knowledge management , builds and supports systems and tools that efficiently connect people to the knowledge they need to do their jobIn lieu of 10 years, open to candidates who have 8 years experience in a large, matrixed law firm environment.Please note there is an expectation to be on site 4 days a week.Physical Requirements:Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%Domestic Travel – OccasionalInternational Travel – NeverPerforming sedentary work – ContinuousPerforming multiple tasks – ContinuousOperating standard office equipment - ContinuousResponding quickly to sounds – OccasionalSitting – ContinuousStanding – OccasionalWalking – OccasionalMoving safely in confined spaces – OccasionalLifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – OccasionalLifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – NeverSquatting – OccasionalBending – OccasionalKneeling – NeverCrawling – NeverClimbing – NeverReaching overhead – NeverReaching forward – OccasionalPushing – NeverPulling – NeverTwisting – NeverConcentrating for long periods of time – ContinuousApplying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – ContinuousReading, writing and comprehending instructions – ContinuousAdding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – ContinuousThe 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.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 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 95,000 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 PackageOur 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. Learn moreAdditional 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.Colleague DevelopmentIf 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.If you’re 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.We're 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 & OnboardingWe will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.Interview ProcessWe’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.AccommodationTD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at [e-mail] . Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.