Director and Managing Counsel, AML Regulatory

TD Bank•Columbia, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a high-impact opportunity for a Director and Managing Counsel to play a critical role in one of the most complex and evolving financial crime environments in banking. As Managing Counsel, you will provide senior legal advice on complex AML/FCRM regulatory matters, partnering closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk and business leaders to navigate regulatory requirements, emerging risks and strategic priorities. The role has a specialized focus on AML regulatory advisory, providing the opportunity to shape the continued evolution of a sophisticated financial crime program and influence enterprise-level decisions. The ideal candidate will bring deep AML regulatory expertise, strong regulatory judgment and experience operating at a leading financial institution or similarly complex regulated environment. This is an opportunity for an established AML legal expert to make an immediate impact in a highly visible and strategically important role. The Director and Managing Counsel is responsible for assisting the General Counsel as directed.

Requirements

Bachelor's and Juris Doctor degrees from an accredited law school required
15+ years' experience as an attorney
Admitted in good standing to a state bar
Licensed to practice law
Broad transactional background and excellent negotiation and drafting skills; legal research and writing skills
Experience advising senior management on legal, risk, and strategic issues
Ability to problem solve, multitask, and work effectively against deadlines
Proven success of high volume matters in fast-paced environment
Report/communicate effectively to General Counsel
Experience in Banking (Retail and Commercial): Insurance Brokerage; Broker/Dealer expected
Proven expert knowledge of Regulatory Compliance
High personal qualities of Integrity, high motivation, carefulness; exceptional skills in judgment

Responsibilities

Provides people management leadership by hiring the best talent, setting goals, developing staff, managing employee performance and compensation decisions, promoting teamwork and handling any/all disciplinary actions, as required
Advises Business Lines concerning legal matters
Coordinates outside counsel
Assists in protecting legal interests of the bank and maintaining its operations within the scope established by law
Provides legal counsel to all levels of executive staff
Identifies and analyzes legal issues, drafts key documents, presents clear recommendations, and enhances legal compliance
Provides ongoing advice to senior executives and other business lines regarding general legal and contract specific issues and risks
Participates in structuring, negotiating and drafting of complex business transactions (complex, high-dollar value transactions)
Consults on pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries
Monitors and directs litigation
Advises on legal implications of enterprise issues
Manages and mentors Staff Attorneys and Paralegal Assistants