Work Location

Work Location:

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Hours

Hours:

35 Line Of Business

Line Of Business:

Legal Pay Details

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. 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. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role. Job Description

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. 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 setting. 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 dynamic work environment where talent is appreciated and professional development is taken seriously. More than just a job, we offer rewarding careers. 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. 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

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