Insurance Lawyer

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Department Overview

The Legal Counsel team is dedicated to providing legal advice and counsel to areas including corporate development, corporate lawyers, external counsel, intellectual property and litigation. Our dynamic professionals ensure compliance with the legal requirements for the Bank as a cross-border public company while providing legal advice to the business activities of TD Bank Group. If you want to be a brand ambassador who can help strive efficiencies for the bank, then join our team and make an impactful contribution to TD and your own success.

Job Description

• Uses Litigation Protocols to develop and revise 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 questioning, hearings,
trials, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations and similar proceedings.  
Researches the law applicable to cases or matters.  Drafts legal
documents, pleadings, motions, legal factums as required and conducts
settlement negotiations.
• Advises, communicates and confers 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 as required.
• Remains current with developments in the law; understands medical, scientific, construction, products, engineering or similar issues and defenses involved with cases or matters 

Job Requirements

• Completion of law school with LLB and admission to the bar in the applicable jurisdiction.
• 5 to 12 years experience as a lawyer.  Background in insurance defense litigation or other litigation, including personal injury and / or general litigation experience preferred.
• 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 policyholders, courts, and Judges.  
• Ability to edit and proof legal documents.
• Motivated self-starter with capability to work productively under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal & client service skills, professional and positive demeanor.
• Superior organization & priority setting skills, strong work ethic and ability to multi-task.
• Conceptual and creative problem solving skills.

Inclusiveness

At TD, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Job Family

Legal Counsel

Job Category - Primary

Legal Services / Counsel

Hours

35

Business Line

Corporate

Time Type

Full Time

Employment Type

Temporary

Country

Canada

**Province/State (Primary)

Alberta

City (Primary)

Edmonton

Work Location

148 Edmonton City Centre East, 10205 101 Street