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Wells Fargo is seeking an Associate General Counsel to lead the Philippines legal department. The successful candidate will be a strategic partner of the regional senior leadership team and be responsible for managing a cross-discipline team of attorneys and legal professionals. Partnering with members of the global legal department, the successful candidate will drive integration of the team into the broader legal department to provide expert legal advice and counsel to regional leaders in a way that furthers business objectives and is grounded in a firm understanding of the risk and control environment of the broader company.
Job Responsibility:
Manage a large or critical team with responsibilities which typically include one or more Assistant General Counsels supporting a complex or key client organization
Provide substantive legal advice on a variety of laws and regulations relative to Wells Fargo
Serve as a senior legal advisor to senior executives of a line of business or other function within Wells Fargo
Lead team by making strategic decisions to resolve highly complex issues to meet higher risk deliverables
Interpret and develop a range of policies and procedures for functions with moderate to higher complexity and risk
Identify opportunities and strategies for process improvement and risk control development
Manage and develop a specialized teams of managers and professional individual contributors with focus on delivering moderate to high complexity and risk product for stakeholders, internal partners associated with the function or affected by its outcomes
Allocate the work and training of one or more Assistant General Counsels
Collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals, including senior leadership
Develop and maintain effective relationships with relevant regulatory authorities or other internal or external stakeholders
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
The Legal Head is responsible for overseeing all legal matters, ensuring compliance with local and international laws, mitigating risks, and providing strategic legal guidance to the management team
Provide expert legal advice to the board, executives, and business units
Ensure compliance with Philippine laws (e.g., Companies Act, SEC regulations, labor laws, tax laws, data privacy (Philippines’ Data Privacy Act), Bangko Sentral rules (Philippines), etc.)
Monitor changes in legislation and update internal policies accordingly
Oversee internal investigations and whistleblower mechanisms
Lead due diligence, structuring, and documentation for M&A, investments, and restructuring
Ensure compliance with FDI rules (Philippines’ Foreign Investments Act)
Advise on labor disputes, disciplinary actions, and compliance with employment laws (Philippines’ Labor Code)
Draft privacy policies and handle data breach responses
Requirements:
8+ years of Law experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
4+ years of management experience
Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States
Experience in Law, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Law degree (LLB/LLM) from a recognized university
Management experience
Strong knowledge of Philippine corporate, commercial, and regulatory laws
Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills
Leadership & team management abilities
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with international laws (if dealing with cross-border transactions)