About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel (Vice President).

In this role, you will:

Lead complex initiatives with broad impact and act as a key participant in large scale planningHandle matters that have a significant impact on the Company's operations, strategies, or profitabilityProvide legal advice on matters for management of the Corporation and its subsidiariesServe as a legal advisor to the businesses within Wells FargoReview and analyze complex large scale or long-term challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factorsRepresent of the Company in highly complex litigation, negotiations, settlement discussions, and claims related legal issuesManage highly complex claims and litigationDraft complex legal documents, review and negotiate documents prepared by outside counselIdentify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions, and make recommendations for issue resolutionProvide substantive legal advice on matters for more experienced management of the CorporationDevelop and lead implementation of strategic business initiatives, and lead work team to meet deliverables and drive new initiativesEducate, train, and supervise less experienced attorneys within the Legal departmentCollaborate strategically with peers, colleagues, and mid-level to more experienced managers to resolve issues and achieve goalsLead projects, teams or serve as a peer mentorDevelop relationships with and provide guidance to more experienced leadership, including executive officers, on issues that may present legal, regulatory, compliance, or reputational risk to the CompanyPartner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management programs

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of Law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, educationActive State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States

Desired Qualifications:

Significant experience (both in-house and in private practice) of employment legal advisory.Experience in working as in-house employment legal advisor within financial services/peer institutions.Experience of supervision of junior attorneys/delegation.Ideally training at top-rated private practice firm dealing with employment legal matters.Experience in handling cross-border/regional employment legal issues.

Job Expectations:

Employment Legal Expertise.

Posting End Date: 

6 Feb 2025

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

 

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.