TD Securities · 10 hours ago
Sr. Counsel (Artificial Intelligence) - U.S. Privacy and Cybersecurity Law and Policy
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $264K/yr
10+ years expTD Securities is one of the world's leading global financial institutions, seeking a candidate with expertise in U.S. law related to Artificial Intelligence and privacy law in the financial services industry. The role involves advising on laws and policies related to data management and security, providing counsel to various teams, and managing complex legal issues.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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; seeks different perspectives and new ideas
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Understands the value of knowledge management, builds and supports systems and tools that efficiently connect people to the knowledge they need to do their job
Preferred
Knowledge about the emerging capabilities of AI, Machine Learning (ML), Large Language Models (LLMs), and related technology
Experience partnering with technical teams and providing practical, risk-based advice
Interest and/or experience in assessing and advising on AI legal, regulatory and related developments (e.g., the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and state AI and automated decision-making technology laws)
Sharp issue-spotting and ability to effectively assess and manage complex legal issues
Strong background in compliance, audit, and other detail-oriented legal programs
Ability to rapidly digest, analyze, and propose solutions for dynamic problems
Knowledge of privacy and data protection risks with AI systems and uses
In-house experience at an AI, technology, FINTECH, or financial services company
IAPP CIPP/U and AIGP certifications are a plus
Benefits
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
Reward and recognition
Company
TD Securities
TD Securities is an investment banking that offers global transaction, M&A advisory, foreign exchange, and equity research services.
5001-10000 employees
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