Wells Fargo Counsel 

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte 

111037680

In this role, you will:

• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of agreements, in collaboration with partners, clients and colleagues

• Provide business-focused, risk-based advice to clients and work in a collaborative, team-based environment

• Support various third-party matters, includingthird-party contract remediation efforts, artificial intelligence issues, professional services arrangements, technology contracting, software licenses, market data, free and open-source software, regulatorysupport, hosted technology, and novel technology issues, among others

• Review and analyze matters that require research, evaluation and selection of alternatives, and exercise independent judgment to guide medium risk deliveries

• Participate in initiatives of varying scope and complexity and identify opportunities for process improvements

• Support the work of more junior counsel along with professional staff on complex matters

• Present recommendations for challenging situations and exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in policies, procedures, and compliance requirements

• Provide leadership and direction on internal initiatives

• Advise on the impact of policy, legal, and regulatory changes

• Provide support and guidance to colleagues or paralegals

• Collaborate with functional colleagues, internal partners, and stakeholders

• Partner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management programs

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ 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

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with the following types of contracts and transactions:

  • Third-party contracts for financial institutions

  • Contract remediation efforts

• Third party risk management and governance

• Bank regulatory experience

• Ability to research law and regulations and develop advice with respect to complex legal issues using public as well as company websites and databases.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced complex environment with a high degree of collaboration.

Job Expectations:

• Position will require onsite presence from the required location in a hybrid format.

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Pay Range

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

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