Counsel Ii - St. John's, Canada - TD Bank

TD Bank

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St. John's, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Counsel II:

BR

Job Category - Primary

Legal Services / Counsel

Work Location

140 Water Street Corporate

Employment Type

Regular

City

St. John's

Time Type

Full Time

Province/State

Newfoundland and Labrador

Hours

Workplace Model

Hybrid

Pay Details

Department Overview

Reporting to the AVP Claims Litigation Services, handles assigned P&C insurance legal matters, represents TD Insurance or its policyholders in civil litigation and no fault/accident benefits matters involving claims for monetary damages or compensation for personal injury or property damage.

Job Details

Main Responsibilities:

Develops and revises appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling and trial/hearing of cases or matters; advises, communicates and develops those strategies with TD Insurance claims representatives and insured clients, as appropriate.
Conducts necessary and appropriate discovery, hearings, trials, oral arguments, settlement negotiations, mediations, arbitrations and similar proceedings. Researches the law applicable to cases or matters. Drafts legal documents, pleadings, motions, legal factums and opinions as required.
Advises, communicates and consults with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients, rendering clear, unambiguous legal opinions and advice. Personally meets with, and maintains good relations and communications with claims representatives and insured clients.
Remains current with developments in the law; understands medical, scientific, construction, product liability, engineering issues and defences involved with such cases.

Job Requirements

Completion of law school with LLB or JD and admission to the Bar in Newfoundland and Labrador
Background in insurance defence litigation, including personal injury and accident benefit claims (preferred), and/or general litigation experience. Experience with subrogation matters is considered a strong asset.
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 with insured clients, claims representative, judges and tribunal members.
Excellent legal drafting skills and eye for detail.
Motivated selfstarter with ability to work productively under pressure and deliver business results.
Strong interpersonal & client service skills; professional and positive demeanour.
Superior organization & priority setting skills, strong work ethic and ability to multitask.
Conceptual and creative problem solving skills.

Additional Information

Company Overview

Our Values

At TD we're guided by our purpose is to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues, and share a set of values that shape our culture and guide our behavior.

In exchange for how our colleagues show up to help TD succeed, we are committed to delivering a colleague experience grounded in Impact, Growth and a Culture of Care.

No matter where you work across TD, we empower you to make an impact at work and in your community, explore and grow your career and be part of our caring and inclusive culture.

Making Your Well-being a Priority
A supportive culture that promotes colleague well-being is core to who we are.

At TD, we focus on total well-being with extensive programs to help colleagues assess, manage, and improve their well-being across four core pillars — physical, financial, social and mental/emotional.

In addition, we champion a safe and inclusive work environment so colleagues feel a sense of belonging and feel supported in their personal and professional growth.

Through our focus on well-being, we know that we can help our colleagues thrive, contribute to our culture of care, and support better business outcomes, because when colleagues feel their best, they're more likely to do their best.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our colleagues to help them, and their families achieve their 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 including medical, dental, vision & mental health coverage, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs.

How We Work
At TD, we believe in-person connections fuel collaboration and collective creativity.

Our workplace experience empowers colleagues to do great work side-by-side at TD locations, while offering flexibility to work remotely where it makes sense for the work and team.

Our teams work in one of three workplace models:
Hybrid, Onsite and Primarily Remote. Wherever our colleagues are working, they'll always have access to the TD community and experience our culture of care.
Who We Are
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