Director and Managing Counsel, AML Regulatory at TD in Washington, DC

Job description

Work Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America Hours: 40 Pay Details: $275,000 - $375,000 USD TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. 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. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role. Line of Business: Legal Job Description: 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. Depth & Scope: 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 Education & Experience: 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 Physical Requirements: Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100% Domestic Travel – Occasional International Travel – Occasional Performing sedenta