At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle insurance legal matters and represent clients in civil litigation.
- Company: Join TD Insurance, part of one of Canada's largest financial institutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, career development, and hybrid work model.
- Other info: Dynamic workplace with opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while growing your legal expertise in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Law degree, bar admission in Nova Scotia, and 5+ years of litigation experience.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 180000 $ per year.
Work Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Hours: 35
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.
Department Overview: TD Insurance is part of TD Bank Financial Group, one of Canada’s largest financial institutions. TD Insurance helps protect clients from the ‘accidents of life’ with a wide range of products including credit protection, life, health, travel, home and auto insurance. With more than three million clients, TD Insurance authorized products and services are available online, over the phone, and through a network of more than 1,000 TD Canada Trust branches. In Canada, we have two lines of business, General Insurance and Life and Health.
Job Description: Reporting to a Practice Leader in New Brunswick, 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.
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 or JD and admission to the bar in Nova Scotia.
- Licensed in N.B and/or P.E.I is an asset.
- Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.
- 5+ years' experience as a lawyer with a background in insurance defense litigation or other litigation, including personal injury or general litigation.
- 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.
Our Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve the financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs.
Colleague Development: If 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.
Training & Onboarding: We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.
Interview Process: We’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.
Accommodation: Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.
Counsel II employer: TD
TD Securities is an exceptional employer located in Toronto, Ontario, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritizes innovation and professional growth. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, TD fosters a culture of collaboration and inclusivity, empowering colleagues to thrive both personally and professionally. Join a forward-thinking team where your contributions are valued, and you can make a meaningful impact in the capital markets sector.
