TD Bank Hiring for Sr Counsel, Investigations at Cherry Hill, New Jersey Full Time

337945BR

Job Title:

Sr Counsel, Investigations

TD Description:

About TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®

TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S., providing more than 8 million customers with a full range of retail, small business and commercial banking products and services at approximately 1,300 convenient locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro D.C., the Carolinas and Florida. In addition, TD Bank and its subsidiaries offer customized private banking and wealth management services through TD Wealth®, and vehicle financing and dealer commercial services through TD Auto Finance. TD Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J. To learn more, visit www.tdbank.com. Find TD Bank on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TDBank and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TDBank_US .

TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is a member of TD Bank Group and a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services company in North America. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol “TD”. To learn more, visit www.td.com .

Auto req ID:

337945BR

Department Overview:

The Senior Counsel provides oversight, legal advice and support to TD Bank (the “Company”) management 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 memoranda to management, litigation documents and forms and participates in major legal actions. Responsible for foreseeing and protecting the Company against legal risks.

Country:

United States

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• J.D. from an Accredited Law School required

• 7+ Years of related experience

• Strong knowledge of at least one area of law relating to banking/financial services operations and issues

• Integrity and high moral standards

• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills

• Strong legal 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

• Ability to provide difficult, complex and unwelcomed legal advice credibly and convincingly to management

• Must be eligible for employment under regulatory standards applicable to the position.

Hours:

40

Job Description:

The Senior Counsel will be part of the U.S. Regulatory Inquiries/Investigations team within the U.S. Litigation group. Among other things the Senior Counsel:

• Will conduct complex internal investigations related to the laws and regulations of the United States and the Company’s policies

• Lead the Company’s response to a broad range of government and regulatory inquiries, subpoenas, and information requests, lead the response to enforcement actions, and provide advice regarding and develop strategies for dealing with matters that involve potential legal, regulatory or reputational risk.

• Lead the response to government and regulatory inquiries and information requests related to the Company’s affiliates, including the broker-dealer and wealth businesses.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate potential legal and regulatory risk on a variety of topics including consumer protection matters, anti-money laundering issues, cybersecurity issues, and other matters.

• May manage paralegal and administrative staff, assigning responsibilities and evaluating results.

• Provides leadership, coaching, counseling and guidance to staff.

• Supervises external counsel providing advice or other legal services.

• Works closely with General Counsel, department attorneys and external legal counsel on specific legal issues related to the Company’s business.

• Gives practical support and assistance to contemporaries, junior attorneys and staff; volunteers’ expert advice and experience; verifies that the information has been understood.

• Serves in one or more permanent or ad hoc practice groups or cross-practice teams of attorneys and staff.

• Assists in the management of expenditures for external counsel.

• Advises lines of business on best practices that help minimize legal and litigation risk.

• May assist General Counsel in developing and managing departmental budget for both internal and external legal spend.

• Anticipates client needs; deals with complex legal issues; clearly delivers difficult messages without jeopardizing client relationships.

• Demonstrates highest professional ethical and behavioral standards and complies with all applicable Bar Rules and Codes of Professional Responsibility, and corporate ethical and behavioral standards.

Inclusiveness:

At TD, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live in and serve, and creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.

If you are a candidate with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application process, email the TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at [email protected] . Include your full name, best way to reach you, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Province/State:

New Jersey

City:

Cherry Hill

Work Location:

1701 Route 70 East

Business Line:

TD Bank AMCB

Job Category – Primary:

Legal Services / Counsel

Job Category(s):

Legal Services / Counsel

**Province/State (Primary):

New Jersey

City (Primary):

Cherry Hill

Job Family:

Legal Counsel

Time Type:

Full Time

Employment Type:

Regular

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