Assistant General Counsel - VP, Commercial Payments, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
United States, SAN FRANCISCO ▼
CHARLOTTE
CHICAGO
LOS ANGELES
NEW YORK

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

159000.00 - 305000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Wells Fargo is seeking Assistant General Counsel on the Payment Products & Operations legal team. This role will focus on providing transactional support for the Corporate & Investment Bank in deposits and payments matters, and other legal support for the Global Payments & Liquidity product organization.

Job Responsibility:

Provide legal advice related to commercial deposits, treasury management services, and payments systems issues
Represent clients in the Corporate & Investment Bank in highly complex negotiations and claims, often involving sophisticated financial institution counterparties
Draft and review complex legal documents, including cash management agreements, deposit account control agreements, and treasury management service documentation
Serve as legal SME for various commercial payment and liquidity management products
Advise clients regarding existing, new and modified treasury management products and services and emerging payments systems matters
Participate in industry advocacy efforts relating to deposits and payments matters, including drafting and reviewing comment letters
Identify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions, and make recommendations for issue resolution
Collaborate with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Lead projects, teams or serve as a mentor for less experienced employees
Work directly with business clients and partners in the Corporate & Investment Bank and Global Payments & Liquidity organizations and develop an in-depth understanding of business unit activities and products
Partner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments, including Enterprise Functions and Independent Risk Management to develop and implement risk management programs

Requirements:

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

Nice to have:

Experience as a practicing attorney in financial services and familiarity with Regulation CC and UCC articles 3, 4 and 4A, Federal Reserve, FDIC and other federal banking regulations, and payment system rules (e.g., Nacha, RTP, Fedwire/CHIPS)
Experience providing legal support in the commercial payments space
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Effective organizational, client management, and prioritization skills
Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 14, 2025

Expiration:
August 26, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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