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TD is a major North American bank serving individuals, businesses, and institutional clients through personal and business banking, insurance, wealth management, and securities services. Its broad operating model supports career opportunities across banking and finance, with roles spanning different regions and areas of expertise. TD also emphasizes sustainability, diversity, equity, inclusion, and community impact, shaping a workplace culture centered on care, respect, and employee growth.

Director and Managing Counsel, AML Regulatory — TD, Washington, DC (Onsite)

Lead legal advice for TD Bank’s AML and financial crime regulatory matters, advising executives and business leaders on risk, compliance, and transactions. Manage legal professionals while helping shape the institution’s financial crime program.

Description

  • Deliver senior legal guidance on complex AML and FCRM regulatory matters
  • Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and business leaders on regulatory obligations, emerging risks, and strategic priorities
  • Advise business lines on legal matters
  • Manage relationships with external counsel
  • Safeguard the bank’s legal interests and support operations within applicable legal requirements
  • Counsel executive staff on legal matters
  • Research and assess legal issues, prepare key documents, present recommendations, and strengthen compliance practices
  • Advise senior executives and business lines on general legal matters, contracts, and related risks
  • Help structure, negotiate, and draft complex, high-value business transactions
  • Provide guidance on pre-litigation disputes and inquiries
  • Oversee and direct litigation matters
  • Advise on the legal implications of enterprise-wide issues
  • Recruit talent, establish objectives, develop employees, oversee performance and compensation decisions, foster collaboration, and administer disciplinary actions
  • Lead and mentor Staff Attorneys and Paralegal Assistants
  • Support the General Counsel as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s and Juris Doctor degrees from an accredited law school are required
  • At least 15 years of experience practicing law
  • Admission in good standing to a state bar
  • Authorization to practice law
  • Broad transactional experience
  • Strong negotiation and legal drafting capabilities
  • Legal research and writing proficiency
  • Experience advising senior management on legal, risk, and strategic matters
  • Ability to solve problems, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to manage high volumes of work in a fast-paced setting
  • Strong reporting and communication skills with the General Counsel
  • Experience in retail and commercial banking, insurance brokerage, and broker-dealer environments
  • Expert-level knowledge of regulatory compliance
  • High personal integrity, motivation, and attention to detail
  • Exceptional professional judgment
  • Willingness to travel domestically occasionally
  • Willingness to travel internationally occasionally

Benefits

  • Eligibility for variable compensation and incentive awards, including cash and/or equity incentives
  • Health and well-being programs
  • Savings and retirement programs
  • Paid time off, including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO
  • Banking products, benefits, and discounts
  • Career development opportunities
  • Reward and recognition programs
  • Regular career, development, and performance discussions
  • Access to an online learning platform
  • Mentoring programs
  • Training and onboarding sessions
  • Accommodation support for applicants with disabilities

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