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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Senior Counsel, Canadian Disputes & Investigations, Securities Litigation
Posted on October 23, 2024 by Employer details TD Bank
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Work Location:CanadaHours:0Line of Business:LegalPay 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. The role provides an 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.Collaborating with talented colleagues and partners in a variety of legal specializations, members of the legal team have the chance to develop their skills every day. From mentorship and training programs to leadership development, we will help you realize your full potential and achieve your career goals. Job Description/Accountabilities:This is a senior specialist role in the area of securities litigation, with principal accountability in the areas of strategic and tactical advice, counsel, influence, relationships and oversight, development of others, and special projects.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 managemen- LocationToronto, ON
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- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2116661
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