Senior labor compliance counsel

Senior Counsel (US), Labor and EmploymentTD BankFull TimeseniorWashington, District of Columbia, USPosted Yesterday## Role OverviewTD Bank is hiring a Senior Counsel (US), Labor and Employment. This is a full-time role in Washington. Resume Keywords to IncludeMake sure these keywords appear in your resume to improve ATS scoringEHRORADACompensationBenefitsOnboardingComplianceContractsSign up free to auto-tailor your resume with all these keywords and get a higher ATS score## Job DescriptionWork Location: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. Legal### Job DescriptionThe Senior Counsel will be part of the U.Legal Labor and Employment team. Among other things, the Senior Counsel will provide expert level labor and employment law oversight, legal advice and support to various business lines and stakeholders. The Senior Counsel will manage various employment litigation matters, oversee external counsel, manage budgets, and may prepare resolutions, contracts, memoranda to management, litigation documents and forms and participate in major legal actions. The Senior Counsel also will partner with HR and other internal stakeholders to proactively identify and mitigate risks and promote best practices in employment law compliance.Depth & Scope:* May manage paralegal and administrative staff, assigning responsibilities and evaluating results* Provides leadership, coaching, counseling and guidance to staff* Supervises external counsel providing advice or other legal services of the Company* Works closely with General Counsel, department attorneys and external legal counsel on specific legal issues related to the Company's business* Gives practical support and assistance to contemporaries, junior attorneys and staff* Volunteers expert advice and experience* Verifies the information has been understood* Serves in one or more permanent or ad hoc practice groups or cross-practice teams of attorneys and staff* Assists in the management of expenditures for external counsel* Advises lines of business on best practices that help minimize legal and litigation risk* May assist General Counsel in developing and managing departmental budget for both internal and external legal spend* Anticipates client needs* Deals with complex legal issues* Clearly delivers difficult messages without jeopardizing client relationships* Gives pragmatic legal opinions with reasons and rationale* Provides advice in ambiguous situations; identifies and prevents future legal risks* Identifies and takes action on future opportunities* Resolves most situations where conflicts arise between the needs and desires of specific business units and the interests of the Company without requiring intervention of more senior attorneys* Demonstrates highest professional ethical and behavioral standards and complies with all applicable Bar Rules and Codes of Professional Responsibility, and corporate ethical and behavioral standards* Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as requiredEducation & Experience:* Bachelors degree required* J.D. from an Accredited Law School required* 10+ Years of related experience* Strong knowledge of at least one area of law relating to banking/financial services operations and issues* Integrity and high moral standards* Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills* Strong legal and analysis skills* Detail oriented* Must be able to apply legal knowledge to the business* Ability to exercise sound judgment* Strong interpersonal skills* Excellent oral and written communication skills* Strong teamwork and client skills* Highly motivated* Ability to provide difficult, complex and unwelcomed legal advice credibly and convincingly to management* Strong technology aptitude including i) proficiency with standard office software and ability to learn and apply new technologies in work environment and ii) capacity to understand current and emerging technologies in the industry and how they affect business objectives* Ability to identify problems and barriers, and effectively implement solutions to advance business strategy* Operates with creativity and innovation; Continuous: 67-100%* Domestic Travel – Occasional* International Travel – Never* Performing sedentary work – Continuous* Performing multiple tasks – Continuous* Operating standard office equipment - Continuous* Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional* Sitting – Continuous* Standing – Occasional* Walking – Occasional* Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional* Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Never* Squatting – Occasional* Bending – Occasional* Kneeling – Never* Crawling – Never* Climbing – Never* Reaching overhead – Never* Reaching forward – Occasional* Pushing – Never* Pulling – Never* Twisting – Never* Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous* Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous* Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous* Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – ContinuousThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. LinkedIn#LI-AMCBCorporateWho 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. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.Our Total Rewards PackageOur Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals. eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. 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 DevelopmentIf 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.If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.Training & OnboardingWe will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at View email address on click.appcast.io . Federal law prohibits job discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability and genetic information.

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