About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Counsel to join the legal team supporting Public Affairs. For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com/career.
This Lead Counsel will support public affairs activities, including detailed analysis of Environmental, Social, and Governance ("ESG") related laws and regulations. The successful candidate will join a team of resources who are responsible for support of Public Affairs, including the Sustainability team, the Philanthropy & Community Impact team, and the Government Relations & Public Policy team. Such candidate will be able to easily interact and manage relationships with partners throughout the organization (including businesses, control partners, and risk partners) and external resources (including contract attorneys, trade associations or law firms).
In this role, you will:

• Lead or participate in complex initiatives and deliverables and contribute to large-scale planning.
• Handle matters that have a significant impact on the Company's operations, strategies, or profitability
• Provide legal advice on matters for management of the Corporation and its subsidiaries.
• Serve as a legal advisor to the businesses and enterprise functions within Wells Fargo
• Review and analyze complex large scale or long-term challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain relationships with partners across the Legal Department and the Company and influence timely implementation of new legal or regulatory obligations.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 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

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with laws and regulations addressing climate, sustainability and related topics
• Familiarity with enterprise risk management frameworks and functions and regulatory expectations for risk management at large banks and financial holding companies
• Ability to analyze legal issues in substantive law in area of practice and provide effective advice to clients on complex legal matters.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills
• Ability to positively interact with many different personalities.
• Ability to take an active role in the education, mentoring and training of less experienced team members.

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

We Value Diversity
At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Posting End Date:
22 Mar 2024
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Diversity
At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: 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.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
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