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Wells Fargo Senior Counsel-Consumer & Small Business Litigation United States, North Carolina, Charlotte 496816563
18.02.2025
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In this role, you will:
- Handle defensive litigation for Consumer and Small Business Banking.
- Manage a case load of complex civil actions, including (1) check and deposit disputes; (2) fraudulent wire transfer claims; (3) matters where the bank is alleged to have facilitated elder financial abuse; (4) high-value safe deposit box claims; (5) interpleaders seeking court determination as the disposition of funds; and (6) discrimination claims.
- Conduct research and analysis on matters pertaining to various aspects of retail banking
- Provide guidance to management on legal and regulatory matters impacting business strategy and policy or claims against the Company.
- Proactively identify policy, legal, and regulatory matters pertaining to area of expertise, and evaluate the legal risk and impact.
- Independently resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet deliverables
- Exercise considerable discretion and may serve as the primary legal contact for assigned clients.
- Collaborate within the department and across business and staff functions to address legal and risk issues in a manner consistent with the best interests of Wells Fargo.
- Coach, mentor, and provide oversight for less experienced attorneys or staff
- Lead initiatives of varying scope and complexity.
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
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience as a practicing litigation attorney representing financial institutions
- Experience analyzing legal and regulatory issues related to consumer and small business banking and providing effective counsel to clients on those matters.
- 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.
- Effective in building partnerships, functioning well with project teams, and working for the success of the team
Job Expectations:
- Ability to travel up to 5%
Pay Range
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
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
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