TD Bank

TD Insurance, Counsel II

TD Bank • $135K — $180K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of law school with LLB and admission to bar in Alberta.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in insurance defense litigation or general litigation.
  • Knowledge of legal and court documents and procedures.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and client service skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and revise legal strategies for managing cases.
  • Communicate with TD Insurance analysts and insured clients.
  • Conduct questionings, applications, trials, and mediations as needed.
  • Research applicable laws for cases.
  • Draft legal documents and pleadings as required.
  • Stay updated on developments in the law.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model providing flexibility.
  • Opportunities for growth and skill development.
  • Commitment to fair and equitable compensation practices.
Full Job Description

Work Location:

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Hours:

35

Line of Business:

Legal

Pay Details:

$135,000 - $180,000 CAD

The pay details posted reflect a temporary market premium specific to this role that is reassessed annually.

TD 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.

Job Description:

Department Overview


Reporting to a Practice Leader in Alberta, Counsel II handles assigned insurance legal matters, represents TD Insurance or its policyholders in civil litigation matters involving claims for damages and compensation for personal injury or property damage of varying value with legal issues of ranging complexity.


Hybrid work model.

Please note that this role will be supporting Alberta files - this applies to Vancouver applicants as well. Vancouver applicants will be required to either have or acquire an active standing with the Alberta Law Society.


Main Responsibilities

  • Develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for questioning, investigation, handling and trial of cases.

  • Communicate with TD Insurance analysts and insured clients, as appropriate.

  • Conduct necessary and appropriate Questionings, applications, trials, and mediations.

  • Research the law applicable to cases or matters.

  • Draft legal documents, pleadings, applications and legal factums as required.

  • Remain current with developments in the law.

Job Requirements

  • Completion of law school with LLB and admission to the bar in Alberta.

  • A minimum of 5 years' experience as a lawyer with a background in insurance defense litigation or other litigation, including personal injury or general litigation is required to be considered for the role

  • Knowledge of legal and court documents and procedures.

  • Knowledge of standard office equipment and word processing.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Ability to communicate effectively.

  • Ability to edit and proof legal documents.

  • Motivated self-starter with capability to work productively under pressure.

  • Strong interpersonal and client service skills, professional and positive demeanor.

  • Superior organizational and priority setting skills, strong work ethic and ability to multi-task.

  • Conceptual and creative problem solving skills

Additional Information


We wish to thank all applicants. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

Sans Objet

About TD Bank

TD Securities offers a range of advisory and capital market services to its clients. The company's range of services includes research, investment banking, capital markets, and global transaction banking. Research consists of commodity and equity research. Investment banking consists of mergers, acquisitions, industry expertise, and credit origination. Global transaction banking consists of trade finance, cash management, and correspondent banking. TD Securities was founded in 1855 and is based in Ontario.

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