About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel for the Complex Subpoena and Garnishment team of the Risk, Intellectual Property and Litigation Division of the Legal Department.  The individual selected will join a team of Legal Order Processing attorneys responsible for handling complex subpoena and garnishment matters impacting Wells Fargo Bank and the Enterprise. These matters include complex civil and criminal subpoenas, federal and state grand jury subpoenas, administrative agency subpoenas, civil investigative demands, and subpoenas served by state regulators/AGs.  The team also handles third-party requests for data preservation and other third-party orders requiring Wells Fargo to produce documents or witness testimony.  The Senior Counsel will be responsible for managing economic, reputational, and regulatory risks. Additionally, this role may oversee dispute resolution involving Wells Fargo’s third-party contractors and vendors. 

For additional information, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com/career.

In this role, you will:

Provide litigation support on third-party subpoenas, garnishments, default judgments, and seizure warrants, including requests by federal, state, and local government agencies (including the DOJ, CFPB, FTC) and other requestors in civil and criminal mattersHandle subpoenas involving complex matters involving e-discovery issues and other discovery related issuesDevelop and maintain relationships with key internal business partners and stakeholdersIdentify areas of potential legal, economic, reputational, and regulatory risks to the enterpriseProvide guidance on issues involving the release of financial records and information to third partiesConduct legal research projects and act as an advisor to operations leadership in interpreting law, regulations and policiesLead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables and contribute to large-scale planningProvide legal advice and represent of the Company in highly complex litigation, negotiations, settlement discussions, and claims related legal issuesReview and analyze moderately complex challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factorsProvide guidance to internal clients on legal matters to assist with legal risk assessment, planning and policy decisions, claims against the Company, probability of loss, and develop cost-effective risk mitigation strategiesDraft complex legal documents, review and negotiate documents prepared by outside counselIndependently resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet deliverablesIdentify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions and make recommendations for issue resolutionDevelop the strategic direction for certain claims functions and management of related policies, procedures and controls to mitigate riskEducate, train, and supervise less experienced attorneys within the Legal departmentLead projects, teams or serve as a mentor for less experienced staffWork directly with business clients and develop an in depth understanding of business unit activities and productsPartner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management programs

Required Qualifications:

4+ 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:

Experience as a practicing litigation attorney representing financial institutionsExperience handling e-discovery and complex discovery issuesExperience analyzing legal issues and providing effective counsel to clients on complex legal mattersOrganizing key concepts, issues or data findings into concise written summaries for presentation to senior leadersStrong attention to detail and accuracyExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to work effectively in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

$120,400.00 - $287,600.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

Health benefits401(k) PlanPaid time offDisability benefitsLife insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insuranceParental leaveCritical caregiving leaveDiscounts and savingsCommuter benefitsTuition reimbursementScholarships for dependent childrenAdoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

21 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.

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.