Senior Counsel, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

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

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

139000.00 - 239000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Senior Counsel position in Wells Fargo Legal Department supporting Supply Chain Finance businesses within Commercial Banking, providing legal counsel on lending and factoring products including inventory financing, accounts receivable purchases, reverse factoring, asset-based lending and related participations, with global legal research responsibilities

Job Responsibility:

Provide legal counsel on all aspects of relevant lending and factoring products including inventory financing, accounts receivable purchases, reverse factoring, asset-based lending and related participations
Conduct legal research related to lending and factoring products globally
Advise on a wide range of factoring and commercial finance issues
Develop, coordinate and manage legal research relating to cross-border international business issues
Lead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables
Handle matters that have significant impact on Supply Chain Finance business operations, strategies, and profitability
Provide guidance to internal clients on legal matters for 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
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 in-depth understanding of business unit activities and products
Partner with business leaders, risk, control and compliance peers 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 handling secured lending and cross-border commercial transactions
Experience working with law firms to research applicable jurisdictional laws
Experience handling inventory (floorplan) financing and working capital transactions
Experience with Uniform Commercial Code, True Sale purchases and Bankruptcy, workout and restructuring legal concepts
Ability to analyze legal and regulatory issues impacting products and provide effective advice on complex legal matters
Proven ability to cultivate relationships and collaborate with multiple stakeholders including business leaders, legal, and audit

Nice to have:

Experience as a practicing attorney handling secured lending and cross-border commercial transactions
Experience working with law firms to research applicable jurisdictional laws
Experience handling inventory (floorplan) financing and working capital transactions
Experience with Uniform Commercial Code, True Sale purchases and Bankruptcy, workout and restructuring legal concepts
Ability to analyze legal and regulatory issues impacting products and provide effective advice on complex legal matters
Proven ability to cultivate relationships and collaborate with multiple stakeholders

What we offer:

Health benefits
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Critical illness insurance
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 28, 2025

Expiration:
October 03, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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