TD Insurance, Counsel I

TD•Toronto, ON

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

TD Insurance, part of TD Bank Financial Group, is one of Canada’s largest financial institutions, protecting clients with credit protection, life, health, travel, home, and auto insurance. With over three million clients, products and services are available online, over the phone, and through TD Canada Trust branches. It operates two lines of business in Canada: General Insurance (top home and auto insurance, national leader in group insurance) and Life and Health (number one provider of critical illness and direct life and health insurance). The company has a Canada-wide workforce of over 4,000 employees across various offices and is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, offering a stable and dynamic work environment where talent is appreciated and professional development is taken seriously. This role, Counsel I, reports to a Practice Leader in Ontario and involves handling assigned insurance legal matters. The Counsel I represents TD Insurance or its policyholders in civil litigation matters concerning claims for damages and compensation for personal injury or property damage. These cases vary in value and involve legal issues of ranging complexity. The position operates under a hybrid work model and will report out of the Toronto office.

Requirements

Completion of law school with LLB and admission to the bar in Ontario.
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.

Nice To Haves

Background in insurance defense litigation, including personal injury and accident benefit claims.
General litigation experience.
Experience with subrogation matters.

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 questioning, 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.