Senior Financial Crime Counsel

Advise TD on AML, terrorist financing, and sanctions matters as Senior Counsel in Toronto, Ontario, supporting Canadian business lines and functions.

This senior legal position sits within TD Legal and reports to the Vice President and General Counsel, Financial Crime and Enterprise Investigations. You will provide expert advice on AML, terrorist financing, economic sanctions, and anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws. The work includes translating regulations into business guidance, supporting policies and solutions, and identifying legal risks. Collaboration spans Financial Crime Risk Management, Compliance, Risk, Audit, Fraud, Government Relations, and external parties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor emerging financial crime laws, regulations, bills, and expectations
• Provide expert AML and sanctions advice to partners
• Identify legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Report regularly to senior management and TD Legal
• Direct external counsel and third-party vendors

Requirements:

• Law degree and qualification to practice law in Canada
• Ten-plus years of post-call lawyer experience
• Five years in AML, terrorist financing, or sanctions
• Knowledge of Canadian anti-money laundering legislation and regulations
• Advanced judgment, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills

Apply senior legal judgment, regulatory knowledge, and relationship management to financial crime advice at TD in Toronto.