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Litigation - General Attorney in Columbia, MD

TD Ameritrade IP Company, Inc Apr 02,2018 Dec 07,2017 Location USA Columbia MD
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In-House

Attorney

Litigation - General (consumer)

3-5 yrs required

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Associate Counsel, Litigation The candidate will prepare cases for hearing and serve as trial counsel in FINRA arbitration cases involving claims seeking damages up to several hundred thousand dollars. Evaluate cases for settlement, and handle settlement negotiations including mediations. Assist and support Outside Counsel and other TDA counsel in defending larger lawsuits and arbitrations. Review pleadings, motions and legal briefs prepared by Outside Counsel. Participate in strategic and tactical decisions in the litigation. Evaluate cases for settlement and participate in settlement negotiations and mediations. Review invoices submitted for professional services rendered by Outside Counsel and Expert consultants and witnesses. Assist Sr. Counsel in the provision of legal advice to the Business including Retail, Institutional and Operations regarding potential and asserted claims, and related matters. Assess cases for legal accruals and discuss assessment with other attorneys in the Legal Department. Work with Compliance Department on matters related to litigation. Must have experience working as an attorney in a law firm or a legal department of a corporation or governmental agency. Should have strong legal research and drafting skills required. Must have some litigation and trial experience. Knowledge of general securities, corporate and commercial law, and broker dealer regulations is preferred. Experience defending claims involving securities laws and brokerage firms is preferred. Must be a Graduate of an accredited law school and a member of a state bar. JD Degree is required. Should have 3-5 years related experience; 3-5 years total experience. Military education or experience may be considered in lieu of civilian requirements listed.

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Job ID: 2017-12949.

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