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About This Role

Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Vice President for its Outside Counsel and Third Party Risk Management Section. This individual will lead strategic department-wide initiatives aimed at effective management of external legal spend and increasing efficiencies in the delivery of legal services.

In This Role, You Will

• Help set and execute on the strategy for effectively managing external legal spend while maintaining excellent legal representation for the bank.
• Monitor progress against key goals and metrics and proactively work with the Legal Department to identify ways to achieve those goals.
• Lead complex initiatives with broad impact and act as a key participant in large scale planning.
• Review and analyze complex large scale or long-term challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors.
• Draft complex legal documents, review and negotiate documents.
• 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 team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives.
• Collaborate strategically with peers, colleagues, and mid-level to more experienced managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ 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:

• Proven ability to navigate complex negotiations
• Experience with alternate fee arrangements and law firm billing models
• Experience working in-house and engaging with outside counsel
• Experience with Legal operations
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to a changing environment while building relationships and negotiating for positive business outcomes while effectively managing legal risk
• Demonstrated understanding of complex business activities and operations
• Proven ability to create and sustain effective, influential, and trusted relationships with business and staff group leader

Job Expectations:

• Position will require onsite presence from any of the required locations listed below
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

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.

$144,400.00 - $300,000.00

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 benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

29 Sep 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.

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

• Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
• Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Reference Number

R-402060-4