Work Location:
London, United Kingdom
Hours:
35
Line of Business:
Legal
Pay Details:
We're committed to providing fair and equitable compensation to all our colleagues. As a candidate, we encourage you to have an open dialogue with a member of our HR Team and ask compensation related questions, including pay details for this role.
Job Description:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
CUSTOMER
- Provides consistent and sound advice, clearly and concisely communicating legal issues and options to business partners based on strong business knowledge
- Executes with speed and impact by displaying an interest in, and developing an understanding of, business partners' business needs and concerns
- Listens closely and effectively, asking clear and appropriate follow-up questions, and providing direct feedback and answers
- Identifies actions that may not align to TD's risk appetite and counsels business partners on potential implications
- Escalates issues as appropriate
- Maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders and negotiates business solutions in consideration of broader enterprise implications
- Exercises discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality
- Open to innovations and working through change
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SHAREHOLDER
- Protects the interests of the organization - identifies and manages risks, and manages the prompt and thorough resolution of escalated non-standard, high risk issues
- Conducts internal and external research projects; supports the development/ delivery of presentations/communications to management or broader audience
- Actively manages relationships within and across various business lines, corporate and/or control functions and ensures alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
- Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impacts
- Listens to the business to understand objections or positions and translates insights into legal reccomendations
EMPLOYEE / TEAM
- Participates fully as a member of the team, values others' opinions, supports a positive work environment
- Provides thought leadership and/ or industry knowledge for own area of expertise and participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
- Participates in personal performance management and development activities, including cross-training within own team
- Keeps others informed and up-to-date about the status / progress of projects and/or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
- Contributes to team development of skills and capabilities by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices
- Contributes to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
- Acts as a brand ambassador for own business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally
BREADTH & DEPTH
- Expert level professional role requiring in-depth knowledge / expertise in own domain / field of specialty and working knowledge of broader related areas
- Provide expertise within own area of responsibility and assigned projects
- Principle accountability areas include advice, counsel, influence, relationships and special projects
- Key relationships are employees and some management
- Understand the industry, competition and the factors that differentiate the organization
- Integrates a broader organizational understanding into advice and solutions within own area
- Impacts a range of functional programs and operations across own and related teams
- Solves complex problems requiring analysis of multiple variables, including consultation with multiple stakeholders
- Uses advanced methods to contribute to new solutions and recommend standards against which others will operate
- Interprets guidelines, standards, policies and analyzes to inform decision making at senior levels
- Builds stakeholder alignment in leading projects and activities; may provide process and subject matter advice at senior levels
- Works independently as the senior technical lead and guides others within area of expertise
- Generally reports to a Managing Counsel
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- Undergraduate degree or relevant professional certifications, designations, or equivalent required (JD/LLB)
- Strongears relevant experience
Who We Are
TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.
TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you've got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we're here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing - and so will you.
Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our colleagues to help them, and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, including medical coverage, paid time off, career development, and reward and recognition programs.
Additional Information:
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 Development
If 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. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD - and we're committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.
Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you've got everything you need to succeed in your new role.
Interview Process
We'll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.
Accommodation
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.