Assistant General Counsel, Home Lending, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
United States, CHARLOTTE ▼
DES MOINES
IRVING
MINNEAPOLIS
WASHINGTON

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

215000.00 - 355000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel - Executive Director to join the Home Lending Legal Section within the Consumer Lending Division of the Wells Fargo Legal Department. This senior lawyer will report directly to the head of the Home Lending Legal Section.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the Home Lending horizontal alignment strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges across multiple areas in both mortgage lending and mortgage servicing
Lead Home Lending’s strategic priorities and initiatives to expand Home Lending’s relationship with other Wells Fargo’s customers
Develop relationships with and provide guidance to senior leadership, including executive officers, on issues that may present legal, regulatory, compliance, or reputation risk of the Company
Engage and have a significant impact on the Company’s operations, strategies, or profitability
Participate in and manage initiatives relevant to the Company’s business or Legal Department strategic priorities
Provide legal advice and support on bank supervisory matters, complex consumer remediations, escalated media complaints, internal audits, emerging regulatory risks, and other escalated matters impacting the Consumer Lending lines of business

Requirements:

7+ 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
Extensive consumer regulatory experience, including deep understanding of relevant legal authorities
Expertise on consumer protection laws, including RESPA, ECOA, TILA, FCRA, UDAAP, and state corollaries, particularly as they relate to originations and servicing of mortgage loans
Expertise in consumer or other financial regulatory exams or enforcement matters
Significant experience representing or operating within large, matrixed organizations providing legal advice and support in connection with risk and regulatory topics
Proven ability to create and sustain effective, influential, and trusted relationships with senior leaders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and meeting tight deadlines

Nice to have:

Extensive consumer regulatory experience
Expertise on consumer protection laws
Expertise in consumer or other financial regulatory exams or enforcement matters
Significant experience representing or operating within large, matrixed organizations
Proven ability to create and sustain effective, influential, and trusted relationships with senior leaders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and meeting tight 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 13, 2025

Expiration:
August 21, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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