TD Insurance, Counsel IIApply: Office Focused: Full time: Posted 6 Days Ago: R\_1505274Work

Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaHours:35Line of Business:LegalPay Details:$135,000
- $180,000 CADThe 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. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role.

Job Description
**Department OverviewTD 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. Our General Insurance business is one of the top home and auto insurance groups in Canada and the national leader in group insurance and affinity marketing. Our Life and Health business is the number one provider of critical illness insurance and direct life and health insurance in Canada.
At TD Insurance, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment. With a Canada-wide workforce of over 4,000 employees and offices in Quebec (Laval, Montreal), Ontario (Etobicoke, Toronto, North York, Burlington, and Peterborough), Atlantic Canada (Halifax, Saint John), Calgary and Edmonton, our company is always growing and can help you to grow.



TD Insurance offers a stable and agile work environment where talent is appreciated and professional development is taken seriously.

Job Description
Reporting to a Practice Leader in Ontario, 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.
This position will report out of the Toronto office.
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.
* 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 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.
* Ability to edit and proof legal documents.
* Conceptual and creative problem solving skillsAdditional InformationWe wish to thank all applicants. Who We Are:As part of TD Bank Group,



one of Canada's largest financial institutions, at TD Insurance, we care for Canadian families, making it easy to get the best advice, protection, and support in their moments of need, always.
TD Insurance offers a wide range of products, including General Insurance and Life and Health. Everyday, we strive to make every interaction, product and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for more than four million customers who count on us.Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their 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. We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.
Colleague DevelopmentIf 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.
If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.
Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.**Training

📌 Legal Counsel, Temporary (Canada)
🏢 TD Bank Group
📍 Canada