In this role, you will:
- Partner closely with management, Human Resources, and other counsel on labor relations issues and initiatives
- 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
- Manage highly complex claims and litigation
- 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
- Collaborate with peers, colleagues and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
- 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, US:
- 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 with management-side labor law, including organizing campaigns, labor arbitrations, charges, investigations, and NLRB proceedings
- Experience with NLRB elections, collective bargaining, labor contract administration, and labor grievances
- In house legal experience, including representing management in union negotiations
- Experience providing counsel and guidance regarding complex employment and labor law issues
- Ability to analyze labor law and regulatory issues and provide effective advice to clients on complex employment legal matters
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work while handling matters of significance
- Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration
- Effective in building partnerships, functioning well with project teams, and working for the success of the team
Job Expectations:
- Travel up to 10%
- Ability to work at one of our approved job posting locations
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule, in office at least 3 days a week
Pay Range
$120,400.00 - $287,600.00
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
- Health benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid time off
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
- Parental leave
- Critical caregiving leave
- Discounts and savings
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships for dependent children
- Adoption reimbursement
2 Sep 2024
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.