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In this role, you will:
Provide support to a specialized practice or functional area within the Legal Department requiring a high degree of analytical, written and oral communication and organizational skills
Support all lifecycle activities related to theformation/acquisition,registration, ongoing maintenance and disposition of new and existing legal entities (corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and trusts) and investments
Research and resolve issues and matters which may involve substantial legal or factual complexity, through detailed research and examination of documentation and factual investigation
Provide substantiation and background for specific client inquiries
Draft and/or review governance documentation such as articles, by-laws, operating agreements, partnership agreements, capitalization tables, stock registers/transfer documentation, and incumbency and officer certificates, and documentation related to other corporate actions
Present recommendations and exercise some independent judgment while developing specialized expertise
Collaborate, consult, and provide information with Legal Department attorneys and staff, outside counsel and lineof business representatives
Communicate with government entities as needed
Identify specific as well as broad, underlying issues in area of expertise and work independently on complex assignments without direct supervision
Maintain corporate records and minute books in appropriate systems of record or physical storage spaces
Organize and coordinate board/shareholdermeetings, including the preparation and maintenance of meeting agendas and agenda planners, the coordination and posting of meeting materials, and the preparation of meeting minutes
Draft board/shareholder resolutions and written consents
Draft and file annual reports or otherwise support thefiling process
Obtain good standing certificates from various states
Draft and file qualifications and withdrawal forms in foreign states and amendments to qualification registrations
Administer and ensure the integrity of data maintained in Wells Fargo’s electronic global entity management system (GEMS), including submission of legal entity information forms related to ownership information and other critical information
Assist counsel with mergers and acquisitions, incorporation and organization of new entities, dissolutions and liquidations and preparation of stock powers and handling stock transfers
Required Qualifications:
4+ years of Paralegal experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
obligations of multiple legal entities in a fast-paced, deadline driven, collaborative environment
Ability to manage complex team projects and oversee risk controls
Experience working with an in-house legal entities team in a large financial services company
Understanding of Federal banking regulations and US state corporate law
Strong research skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint) skills along with ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and applications
Job Expectations:
Paralegal certification may be required in some states
Position will require onsite presence from any of the required locations listed below
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
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.
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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