Senior Counsel, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
United States, Minneapolis ▼
Charlotte
Des Moines
Saint Louis

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

139000.00 - 239000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel to join the Employment Counseling & Litigation Section in the Employment Division of the Wells Fargo Legal Department. This role involves providing legal advice, representing the company in complex litigation, managing claims, and developing risk management strategies.

Job Responsibility:

Lead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables and contribute to large-scale planning
Provide legal advice and represent the Company in highly complex litigation, negotiations, settlement discussions, and claims related legal issues
Review and analyze moderately complex challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
Manage highly complex claims and litigation
Provide guidance to internal clients on legal matters to assist with legal risk assessment, planning and policy decisions
Draft complex legal documents, review and negotiate documents prepared by outside counsel
Identify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions, and make recommendations for issue resolution
Develop strategic direction for claims functions and management of related policies, procedures, and controls
Educate, train, and supervise less experienced attorneys within the Legal department
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 staff
Work directly with business clients and develop an in-depth understanding of business unit activities and products
Partner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management programs

Requirements:

4+ years of Law experience or equivalent through work experience, training, military experience, or education
Active State Bar membership or equivalent in a country outside the United States
Experience as a practicing attorney in private practice, in-house legal department and/or regulatory agency
Ability to analyze state and federal employment law, regulatory issues and provide effective advice to clients on complex employment legal matters
Experience with management-side labor law, including organizing campaigns, collective bargaining, and labor-relations lawsuits, charges, arbitration hearings and administrative proceedings
Experience with FINRA matters including counsel regarding complex employment law issues involving FINRA-licensed employees
Experience handling employment litigation, administrative issues, and arbitration of employment claims before AAA, JAMS, or other arbitration forums
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work while handling matters of significance
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration
Effective in building partnerships, functioning well with project teams, and working for the success of the team

Nice to have:

Experience with FINRA matters including counsel regarding complex employment law issues involving FINRA-licensed employees
Experience handling employment litigation, administrative issues, and arbitration of employment claims before AAA, JAMS, or other arbitration forums
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration
Effective in building partnerships, functioning well with project teams, and working for the success of the team

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 04, 2025

Expiration:
September 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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