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About the Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel in the Legal Department to serve as a legal advisor in the Structured Products section of the Corporate & Investment Banking division. This role provides support to various lines of business, focusing on structured products capital markets and investment banking activities, including securitizations and structured repurchase facilities. The candidate will draft and negotiate legal documentation for structured products and securitization transactions.

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, developing conclusions, and making recommendations for resolution.
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 for managing legal matters, outside counsel, and legal expenses.
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.
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.

Skills

Structured products
Securitization
Legal documentation drafting
Legal documentation negotiation
Legal and regulatory analysis
Client advising
Outside counsel management
Risk management
Compliance

Location

Onsite

Work Type

Hybrid
Onsite

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Law degree
Active State Bar membership

Salary/Compensations

$139,000.00 - $260,000.00

Benefits

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

About the Company

Wells Fargo is a financial services company.
Employees support a focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture.
Employees are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance).
Emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, and making sound risk decisions.

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.
Applicants with Disabilities: To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
Drug and Alcohol Policy: Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements: 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.