Sr Counsel, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Investigations

Job Description

The Senior Counsel provides oversight, legal advice and support to TD Bank management in Corporate Group Functions and Business Units.

Functions as legal expert in one or more defined subject matter areas of data privacy, data protection and security, cyber security, and corporate investigations.

Requirements

The Senior Counsel will be part of the U.S. Regulatory Inquiries / Investigations team within the U.S. Litigation group.

The Senior Counsel will provide legal advice in the areas of privacy, data protection and security, and cyber security. The Senior Counsel should :

Have working knowledge of U.S. federal and state privacy and data protection laws and regulations impacting financial institutions, including but not limited to, GLBA and Regulation P, TCPA, CAN SPAM, California Consumer Privacy Act and state data breach notification requirements.

Have experience with data loss prevention and cyber events, including forensic investigations, breach notification letters, cyber preparedness, and table top exercises

Have experience interacting with cybersecurity professionals and providing advice on emerging technologies, testing, data collection, and other questions

Have experience with general internal corporate investigations, handling inquiries from law enforcement and federal and state regulators

Have an interest in new and emerging technologies

CIPP Certification is a plus. Prior experience in the technology industry or with federal / state agencies also a plus.

Senior Counsel 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 required

Must be eligible for employment under regulatory standards applicable to the position.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree required

J.D. from an Accredited Law School required

10+ Years of related experience

Strong knowledge of privacy law, cybersecurity law, and internal and regulatory investigations

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

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

Hours