Work Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours

35 hours per week

Line Of Business

Legal

Pay Details

$135,000 - $180,000 CAD

Department Overview

TD Insurance is part of TD Bank Financial Group, one of Canada’s largest financial institutions. TD Insurance protects 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’s authorized products are available online, over the phone, and through a network of more than 1,000 TD Canada Trust branches.

Job Description

Reporting to a Practice Leader in Ontario, the Counsel II handles assigned insurance legal matters and represents TD Insurance or its policyholders in civil litigation involving claims for damages and compensation for personal injury or property damage.

Responsibilities

- Develop and revise 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.

Requirements

- Completion of law school with LLB and admission to the bar in Ontario.
- 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.
- Solid 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.

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package includes a base salary, variable compensation, and a range of 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.

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