Senior Counsel – Digital Banking & Innovation

TD Bank; New York (NY); On-site; USD 158,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

TD Bank seeks a Senior Counsel to provide oversight and expert legal advice to management across Corporate Group Functions and Business Units in a fast-paced banking environment. You will act as a subject-matter expert, prepare resolutions and contracts, and work with internal teams to minimize legal risk.

Responsibilities include leading paralegals and attorneys, supervising external counsel, and delivering pragmatic legal opinions while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• J.D. from an accredited law school required
• 10+ years of related experience
• Strong knowledge of banking/financial services law
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level legal advice to TD Bank management in Corporate Group Functions and Business Units
• Lead, coach and supervise staff and external counsel
• Develop and manage budgets for external legal spend
• Identify legal risks and provide practical, legally sound guidance

Skills

Legal expertise

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D. from Accredited Law School

Job description

TD Bank seeks a Senior Counsel to provide oversight and expert legal advice to management across Corporate Group Functions and Business Units in a fast-paced banking environment. You will act as a subject-matter expert, prepare resolutions and contracts, and work with internal teams to minimize legal risk.

Responsibilities include leading paralegals and attorneys, supervising external counsel, and delivering pragmatic legal opinions while maintaining the highest ethical standards.