Wells Fargo Senior Counsel - Complex Subpoena Garnishment Team 

United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis 

858072845

In this role, you will:

• Provide litigation support on third-party subpoenas, garnishments, default judgments, and seizure warrants, including requests by federal, state, and local government agencies (including the DOJ, CFPB, FTC) and other requestors in civil and criminal matters
• Handle subpoenas involving complex matters involving e-discovery issues and other discovery related issues
• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal business partners and stakeholders
• Identify areas of potential legal, economic, reputational, and regulatory risks to the enterprise
• Provide guidance on issues involving the release of financial records and information to third parties
• Conduct legal research projects and act as an advisor to operations leadership in interpreting law, regulations and policies
• Lead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables and contribute to large-scale planning
• Provide legal advice and represent of the Company in highly complex 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, claims against the Company, probability of loss, and develop cost-effective risk mitigation strategies
• Draft complex legal documents, review and negotiate documents prepared by outside counsel
• Independently resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet deliverables
• Identify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions and make recommendations for issue resolution
• Develop the strategic direction for certain claims functions and management of related policies, procedures and controls to mitigate risk
• Educate, train, and supervise less experienced attorneys within the Legal department
• Lead projects, teams or serve as a mentor for less experienced staff
• Work directly with business clients and develop an in depth understanding of business unit activities and products
• Partner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management programs

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ 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:

• Experience as a practicing litigation attorney representing financial institutions
• Experience handling e-discovery and complex discovery issues
• Experience analyzing legal issues and providing effective counsel to clients on complex legal matters
• Organizing key concepts, issues or data findings into concise written summaries for presentation to senior leaders
• 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

Pay Range

$120,400.00 - $287,600.00

21 Feb 2025

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

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