Senior Counsel, External Counsel Performance Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid). Employment Type: Full Time. Pay: $180,000 – $225,000 CAD. Department Overview TD Insurance is part of TD Bank Financial Group, one of Canada’s largest financial institutions. It provides a wide range of insurance products and services with a workforce of over 4,000 employees across Canada. The role is housed in the General Insurance line of business. Main Responsibilities Develop and execute strategies to optimize external counsel performance, improving cycle times and cost efficiency. Monitor adherence to litigation strategy, billing discipline, and service expectations. Provide strategic guidance on complex matters through file review. Establish governance frameworks, referral protocols, and performance scorecards. Conduct file audits and identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. Develop KPIs and reporting dashboards. Drive legal spend reduction through budgeting, billing oversight, and disciplined management. Ensure adherence to billing guidelines and support invoice review processes. Manage relationships with external counsel firms. Identify opportunities to leverage data, automation, and AI.



Contribute to development of AI-enabled tools and strategies. Job Requirements LLB or JD and membership in good standing with a law society in Canada. 10+ years of in‑house or external insurance defense litigation experience. Strong understanding of litigation strategy and legal operations. Knowledge of legal and court documents and procedures. Proficiency with standard office equipment and word processing. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong drafting skills with attention to detail. Self‑starter, able to work productively under pressure and deliver business results. Strong interpersonal and client‑service skills; skilled and positive demeanor. Superior organization, priority‑setting skills, strong work ethic and ability to multi‑task. Conceptual and creative problem‑solving skills. Benefits TD offers a total rewards package that includes base salary, variable compensation, health and well‑being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Td Insurance, Senior Counsel, External Counsel Performance (Toronto) - C$180,000 - C$225,000 A Year
🏢 TD Insurance
📍 Toronto