Senior Counsel, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
United States, Irving ▼
Charlotte
Des Moines
Minneapolis

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 in the Consumer Lending Litigation Section of the Risk, Intellectual Property, and Litigation Division. This is a mid-level attorney role that will manage a large volume of moderate risk litigation for the Cards, Merchant Services, Retail Services and the Personal Lines & Loans businesses.

Job Responsibility:

Manage moderately complex claims and litigation
Provide legal advice and representation of the Company in moderate risk litigation, negotiations, settlement discussions, and claims related legal issues
Review and analyze moderately complex challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
Provide guidance to internal clients on legal matters to assist with legal risk assessment, planning and policy decisions
Draft and review complex legal documents prepared by outside counsel
Identify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions, and make recommendations for issue resolution
Collaborate with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Lead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables and contribute to large-scale planning
Work directly with business clients and develop an in-depth understanding of business unit activities and products

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 supporting financial services clients or in a financial services in-house legal department and/or financial regulatory agency
Experience in consumer lending litigation, specifically related to credit cards, merchant services, retail services, personal lines and loans, mortgage/home lending
Experience conducting research and providing counsel regarding complex legal issues
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective organizational, client management, and prioritization skills
Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines

Nice to have:

Experience in consumer lending litigation specifically related to credit cards, merchant services, retail services, personal lines and loans, mortgage/home lending
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective organizational, client management, and prioritization skills
Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines

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 15, 2025

Expiration:
September 22, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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