Wells Fargo Counsel 

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte 

420345139

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, including third-party technology (cloud computing, on-premises software, and hardware and other computing devices), market data, payment transaction processing, third-party risk management, and regulatory matters, among others.
• Review and analyze matters that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives, and exercise independent judgment to guide medium risk deliverables.
• 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 or the equivalent in a country outside the United States

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with third-party contracting for a financial institution.
• Third-party risk management and governance for a financial institution.
• Regulatory experience for a financial institution.
• 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:

• Ability to work at one of the posted locations

• Ability to work a hybrid schedule, in office at least 3 days a week

• 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.