Counsel - Contracts
About This Role
Wells Fargo is seeking a Counsel to join the Third-Party Services team in the Wells Fargo Legal Department.
For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com/career.
In This Role, You Will
- Draft and negotiate a wide variety of agreements, in collaboration with partners, clients and colleagues.
- Provide advice and guidance to internal clients on a range of legal matters
- Review and analyze basic matters or challenges that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives, and exercise independent judgment to guide medium risk deliverables
- Participate in initiatives of varying scope and complexity, and identify opportunities for process improvements
- Represent the Company in negotiations, settlement discussions, and claims-related legal issues
- Support the work of more experienced counsel along with professional staff on complex matters
- Present recommendations for challenging situations and exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
- Provide leadership and direction on internal initiatives
- Advise on the impact of policy, legal, and regulatory changes
- Provide support and guidance to colleagues or paralegals
- Collaborate with functional colleagues, internal partners, and stakeholders
- Partner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management programs
Required Qualifications
- 2+ 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
- Experience as a practicing attorney
- Experience negotiating and drafting contracts for the following types of transactions: Telecommunications, marketing, advertising, consulting
- Experience with third party risk management and related regulations
- Experience preparing legal memoranda for senior attorneys and business leaders.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced complex environment with a high degree of collaboration.
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work while handling multiple matters.
Posting End Date:
24 May 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-364833-2
