Associate General Counsel, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
United States, Charlotte ▼
Los Angeles
Minneapolis

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

215000.00 - 355000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Commercial Banking Division of the Wells Fargo Legal Department is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Executive Director to manage a team of lawyers and professionals supporting asset-based lending and trade finance businesses. The role will be part of the expanded Division management team supporting numerous products, businesses and projects within Commercial Banking.

Job Responsibility:

Serve as a more experienced legal advisor to more experienced management of the businesses within Wells Fargo
Handle matters that have a significant impact on operations, strategies, or profitability
Manage and develop teams with moderate complexity and risk
Participate in the most complex legal projects
Apply specialty legal expertise proactively, to manage the most complex legal and regulatory issues
Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development
Determine appropriate strategy and actions of team to meet moderate to high-risk deliverables
Interpret and develop policies and procedures for functions with moderate complexity within scope of responsibility
Develop relationships with and provide guidance to more experienced leadership including executive officers on issues that may present legal, regulatory, compliance, or reputational risk to the Company
Collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals, including more experienced managers
Oversee and take an active role in the education and training of a team of attorneys
Engage and influence stakeholders, internal partners and peers associated with the function or affected by its outcomes
Manage allocation of people and financial resources to ensure commitments are met and align with strategic objectives in Counsel
Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy

Requirements:

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

Nice to have:

Demonstrated experience in commercial banking, specifically asset based and secured lending, and letter of credit expertise at a large bank or financial services company
Proven client relationship and interpersonal skills at the senior executive level, including the ability to provide valuable and trusted advice to clients and colleagues on legal, business management and regulatory questions
Excellent written and oral communication, influence and negotiation skills
Proven ability to adapt quickly to a changing or crisis environment while building relationships and negotiating for desired outcomes, work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, understand complex business activities and operations, prioritize among competing demands, develop and maintain relationships of trust with business leaders

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:
September 30, 2025

Expiration:
December 30, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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