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About the Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel in the Legal Department's Corporate Investment Banking, Tech, Innovation and Information Legal Division. The successful candidate will serve as a legal advisor in the Structured Products section, providing support to various lines of business including Structured Products Group, Asset Backed Finance, Commercial Real Estate, Wells Fargo Home Lending, Corporate Treasury, and the Investment Portfolio. The role involves advising on structured products capital markets and investment banking activities, drafting and negotiating complex legal documents, and managing outside counsel.

Responsibilities

Providing substantive legal advice on laws and regulations relative to structured products capital markets and investment banking activities.
Working directly with business clients to understand their activities and products.
Identifying and analyzing complex legal issues and recommending resolutions.
Drafting and negotiating complex legal documents.
Reviewing and negotiating transaction documents prepared by outside counsel, including securities offering materials and contractual arrangements.
Engaging and managing outside counsel.
Assisting with internal and external examinations, investigations, bankruptcy, and litigation proceedings.
Providing guidance to other support partners (compliance, credit, operational risk) and enterprise/wholesale groups.
Ensuring consistent application of Legal Department policies and procedures.
Provide guidance to management on legal and regulatory matters impacting business strategy and policy or claims against the Company.
Proactively identify policy, legal, and regulatory matters pertaining to area of expertise, and evaluate legal risk and impact.
Independently resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet deliverables.
Exercise considerable discretion and may serve as the primary legal contact for assigned clients.
Collaborate within the department and across business and staff functions to address legal and risk issues.
Coach, mentor and provide oversight with less experienced attorneys or staff.
Lead initiatives of varying scope and complexity.

Requirements

4+ years of Law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States.

Skills

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 as a practicing attorney.
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.

Location

Required locations listed

Work Type

Onsite presence required
Hybrid schedule, in office at least 3 days a week

Experience Level

Senior

Salary/Compensations

$139,000.00 - $260,000.00

Benefits

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

About the Company

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company.
They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions.
There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.
Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.