Senior Counsel, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
United States, Charlotte ▼
New York
Washington

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

120400.00 - 287600.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel in the Legal Department as part of the Corporate Investment Banking, Tech, Innovation and Information Legal Division. The successful candidate will serve as a legal advisor in the Structured Products section of the Corporate & Investment Banking division of the Legal Department, providing support to various lines of business related to structured products transactions. Specific responsibilities include providing legal advice, drafting and negotiating legal documents, managing outside counsel, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Job Responsibility:

Providing substantive legal advice on a variety of laws and regulations relative to Wells Fargo's structured products capital markets and investment banking activities
Working directly with business clients and developing an in depth understanding of business unit activities and products
Identifying and analyzing complex legal issues, developing conclusions and making recommendations for issue resolution
Drafting and negotiating complex legal documents
Reviewing and negotiating transaction documents prepared by outside counsel, including securities offering materials and contractual arrangements for complex asset securitization and financing transactions
Engaging and managing outside counsel
Assisting with internal and external examinations and investigations as well as bankruptcy and litigation proceedings
Providing guidance to other support partners (i.e., compliance, credit, operational risk) and enterprise/wholesale groups related to matters associated with structured transactions
Following and ensuring consistent application of Legal Department policies and procedures to manage Wells Fargo's legal matters, outside counsel and legal expenses.

Requirements:

4+ 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
Experience as a practicing attorney
Extensive knowledge and understanding of structured products and the related regulatory environment
Substantial knowledge/experience with representing issuers or underwriters in securitizations and/or structured products
Experience analyzing legal and regulatory issues in area of practice and provide effective counsel to clients on complex legal matters
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration.

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:
April 28, 2025

Expiration:
April 29, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Senior Counsel

Wells Fargo

Location:United States, Charlotte ▼New YorkWashington

Category:Legal

Contract Type:Employment contract