Wells Fargo Senior Paralegal 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

564791233

About this role:

WFEFC is a provider of commercial/corporate leasing and financing products. WFEFC reaches small, middle market and large corporate companies with equipment needs and provides term loans, equipment leases, vendor finance programs and manufacturer finance programs. The role requires a well-organized self-starter with strong analytical abilities and excellent communication skills, who can successfully manage multiple responsibilities within the WFEFC.

In this role, you will:

• Support your Line of Business by being responsible for drafting non standard provisions required for flow deals and by reviewing requests to change standard provisions of our standard financing agreements

• Provide support on Personal Property Security Act (PPSA) questions and matters that differ from the normal operations of your Line of Business

• Provide support to the customer services teams responsible for managing requests deriving from PPSA filings or terms of our standard financing agreement

• Review marketing materials

• Possess the ability to organize your time and work to handle several key priorities in a short period of time

• Maintain an inventory of standard Wells Fargo forms and for the Vendor partners

• Draft policies, procedures and guidelines

• Provide support to a specialized practice or functional area within the Legal Department requiring a high degree of analytical, written and oral communication and organizational skills

• Provide substantiation and background for specific client inquiries, claims, disputes, cases and proceedings with minimal direction of legal counsel

• Produce clear and concise written materials that can be submitted to the client with minimal revision or review by legal counsel

• Work directly with business clients and develops an understanding of business unit needs and develops plans to resolve issues

• Identify specific as well as broad underlying issues in area of expertise and work independently on very complex assignments without direct supervision

• Coordinate with legal counsel on special requests or highly complex projects

• Develop relationships with business units and be proactive in participating in strategic efforts of client while identifying and addressing issues

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Paralegal experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Completion of law clerk certification program or equivalent

• Clear understanding of the registration process under Personal Property Security Act / Register of Personal and Movable Real Rights (Quebec)

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

• A good team player

• Strong organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills

• Strong research skills

• Ability to work independently, proactively, innovatively and creatively while exercising sound judgment

• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

• Bilingual in French and English is preferred but not a must

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.