Assistant General Counsel, VP - COO Legal Division

About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Vice President to join the Wells Fargo Legal Department as part of the COO Legal Division supporting the Strategic Programs and Enterprise Change Management department. The COO Legal Division provides centralized legal advice and guidance to the Chief Operating Office.In this role, you will:

Lead complex initiatives with broad impact and act as a key participant in large scale planning

Handle matters that have a significant impact on the Company's operations, strategies, or profitability

Provide legal advice on matters for management of the Corporation and its subsidiaries

Serve as a legal advisor to the businesses within Wells Fargo

Review and analyze complex large scale or long-term challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors

Represent of the Company in highly complex litigation, negotiations, settlement discussions, and claims related legal issues

Manage highly complex claims and litigation

Draft complex legal documents, review and negotiate documents prepared by outside counsel

Identify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions, and make recommendations for issue resolution

Provide substantive legal advice on matters for more experienced management of the Corporation

Develop and lead implementation of strategic business initiatives, and lead work team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives

Educate, train, and supervise less experienced attorneys within the Legal department

Collaborate strategically with peers, colleagues, and mid-level to more experienced managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Lead projects, teams or serve as a peer mentor

Develop relationships with and provide guidance to more experienced leadership, including executive officers, on issues that may present legal, regulatory, compliance, or reputational risk to the Company

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

Required Qualifications:

5+ 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:

5+ years of practicing as an attorney with a major law firm, banking regulatory agency, or in-house law department; previous experience in financial services firm desired.

Experience in change management, including governance and oversight to manage change risk.

Experience providing legal counsel supporting cross-business, complex implementation of enterprise level programs

Experience partnering with stakeholders such as compliance, front line control teams, external counsel, and other line of business legal partners

Experience preparing and delivering effective executive summaries, whitepapers, status reports, and dynamic presentations for management and senior leaders

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

Ability to lead during times of ambiguity and change

Pay RangeReflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.$144,400.00 - $300,000.00BenefitsWells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) 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

Posting End Date:6 Dec 2024 Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.We Value DiversityAt Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.Applicants with DisabilitiesTo request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .Drug and Alcohol PolicyWells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-drug-and-alcohol-policy) to learn more.Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.Req Number: R-417951