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About This Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel to manage regulatory enforcement and investigative matters. The Senior Counsel will work on a team of attorneys and paralegals that regularly interacts with bank leadership, external counsel, government attorneys, and other stakeholders.

For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com/career.

In This Role, You Will

• Manage a portfolio of regulatory enforcement matters involving regulators and state and federal law enforcement and other agencies
• Represent the Company in highly complex legal issues, regulatory enforcement investigations, litigation, negotiations, and settlement discussions
• Collaborate with leaders and subject matter experts in the Legal Department and other stakeholder functions, including compliance, risk, regulatory relations, government relations, and corporate communications, in providing strategic, tactical and effective legal support for the individual lines of business and the Enterprise
• Develop relationships with and provide guidance to leadership, including executive officers, on issues that may present legal, regulatory, compliance, or reputational risk to the Company
• Draft complex legal documents and review, revise and negotiate documents prepared by outside counsel
• Collaborate strategically with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Partner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management solutions
• Handle matters that have a significant impact on the Company's operations, strategies, or profitability
• Review and analyze complex large scale or long-term challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors
• Identify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions and make recommendations for issue resolution
• Develop and lead implementation of strategic business initiatives, and lead work to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to lead internal investigations, regulatory enforcement matters and complex litigation
• Ability to analyze legal and regulatory issues and provide effective advice to clients on complex legal matters
• Knowledge and practical experience in areas involving regulator, attorney-client, work product and other privileges
• Ability to evaluate economic, reputational and regulatory risks and to develop strategic plans to minimize those risks
• Experience conducting research and providing counsel and guidance regarding complex legal issues
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and the ability to work efficiently to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work while handling multiple matters
• Ability to work efficiently in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration
• Effective in building partnerships, functioning well within project teams, and working for the success of the team and the Company

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work a hybrid schedule, in office at least 3 days a week
• Ability to work at one of our approved job posting locations
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Posting End Date:

9 Feb 2024

• 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.

Reference Number

R-333973