• Job Description

  Req#: R-344763

  About this role:

  Wells Fargo is seeking a Counsel to join the Enterprise Complaints and Remediation Section in the Chief Operating Office Division of the Legal Department. The individual selected will join a team of legal professionals responsible for providing legal support in connection with customer complaint resolutions and processes, mediations of customer claims, and regulatory examinations and inquiries. The team member will also be responsible for assisting the organization with individual business initiatives requiring legal support.

  For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com/career.

  
  In this role, you will:

  • Participate in less complex initiatives and identify opportunity for process improvements
  • Represent the Company in highly complex litigation, negotiations, settlement discussions, and claims related legal issues
  • Provide guidance to internal clients on legal matters
  • Review and analyze basic assignments or challenges that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives, and exercise independent judgment to guide medium risk deliverables
  • Manage highly complex claims and litigation
  • Participate in initiatives of varying scope and complexity
  • Support the work of more experienced counsel along with professional staff on complex matters or may consult with more experienced counsel and outside counsel on complex matters
  • Present recommendations for complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in policies, procedures an compliance requirements
  • Provide leadership and direction for certain complex functions worldwide
  • Advise on the impact of policy, legal, and regulatory changes
  • Provide guidance to less experienced counsel or paralegals
  • Develop the strategic direction for certain claims functions and management of related policies, procedures and controls to mitigate risk
  • 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:

  • Previous experience practicing as an attorney with a major law firm, banking regulatory agency, or in-house law department.
  • Previous mediation and/or litigation experience
  • Experience with providing legal advice and counsel on regulatory actions and responding to regulatory inquires
  • Experience analyzing legal and regulatory issues in area of practice and provide effective counsel on legal matters

  Pay Range

  $96,600.00 - $188,900.00

  Benefits

  Wells Fargo provides all eligible full- and part-time employees with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to protect their physical and financial health and to help them make the most of their financial future. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Careers for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Critical Caregiving Leave
  • Discounts and Savings
  • Health Benefits
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption Reimbursement

  Posting End Date:

  17 Mar 2024

  *Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

  We Value Diversity

  At 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 Disabilities

  To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .

  Drug and Alcohol Policy

  Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

• About the company

  Wells Fargo & Company is an American multinational financial services company with corporate headquarters in San Francisco.

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