Associate Counsel - Core and Custom Lending Team

Min 6 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Associate Counsel role is a full-time position with a competitive salary, benefits package, and potential for growth within the company. This position is open to candidates located in Charlotte, NC; Boston, MA; Minneapolis, MN; and Saint Louis, MO.

H1: Associate Counsel - Core and Custom Lending Team
H2: Full-Time Position with Competitive Salary and Benefits

About the Role:

- The Wells Fargo Legal Department is seeking an attorney to join the Legal team supporting the Wealth & Investment Management (“WIM”) advisory business.
- This Associate Counsel will provide legal support for portfolio management and trading function across several legal entities, multiple product lines and distribution channels.
- The position will report to the Managing Counsel of the Core and Custom Lending Team, part of the Legal Department’s WIM Division.

Responsibilities:

- Provide routine legal guidance and conduct research on various legal matters under the direction of more senior counsel.
- Develop subject matter knowledge and risk assessment skills, and build relationships with internal and external clients.
- Monitor legal and regulatory changes, escalating issues to more senior members of the team as needed.
- Collaborate within the department and across business and staff functions to address legal and risk issues.
- Develop specialization within law while building broader and deeper expertise.
- Review issues, policies, or procedures related to low-to-medium risk deliverables.
- Receive direction from supervisor and exercise independent judgment while developing understanding of policies, procedures, specialization, and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications:

- 6+ months of law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
- Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States.

Desired Qualifications:

- Experience advising on legal issues relating to custom commercial and consumer securities based lending products, investor real estate loans, specialized finance credit, and related partner capital lending.
- Ability to foster an environment of strong communication and cooperation across business, compliance, risk, and audit functions.
- Strong risk management skills and ability to identify and escalate risk issues.
- Ability to research law and regulations and develop advice on complex legal issues.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, complex environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple matters.

Job Expectations:

- Position requires onsite presence in Charlotte, NC; Boston, MA; Minneapolis, MN; or Saint Louis, MO.
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

We Value Diversity:

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications 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 legally protected characteristic.

Risk and Compliance Focus:

Employees at Wells Fargo are accountable for executing all applicable risk programs, including Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, and Regulatory Compliance. This includes following and adhering to policies and procedures, fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, and escalating and remediating issues in a timely and effective manner. There is an emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, and making sound risk decisions in line with the business unit’s risk appetite and all program requirements.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Candidates applying to job openings in the US and Canada will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Applicants with Disabilities:

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, please visit the Disability Inclusion page on the Wells Fargo website.

Drug and Alcohol Policy:

Wells Fargo maintains a drug-free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy for more information.

Salary and Benefits:

The Associate Counsel role is a full-time position with a competitive salary, benefits package, and potential for growth within the company. This position is open to candidates located in Charlotte, NC; Boston, MA; Minneapolis, MN; and Saint Louis, MO.

Summary:

The Wells Fargo Legal Department is seeking an experienced attorney to join their team as an Associate Counsel for the Wealth & Investment Management (“WIM”) advisory business. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package and has potential for growth within the company. The Associate Counsel will provide legal support for portfolio management and trading across multiple legal entities, product lines, and distribution channels. They will report to the Managing Counsel of the Core and Custom Lending Team within the Legal Department’s WIM Division. The position is open to candidates located in Charlotte, NC; Boston, MA; Minneapolis, MN; and Saint Louis, MO.

Responsibilities:

- Provide legal guidance and conduct research on various matters under the direction of senior counsel.
- Develop subject matter knowledge, risk assessment skills, and build relationships with internal and external clients.
- Monitor legal and regulatory changes and escalate issues as needed.
- Collaborate with other departments and business functions to address legal and risk issues.
- Develop specialized expertise within law and build broader and deeper knowledge.
- Review issues, policies, and procedures related to low-to-medium risk deliverables.
- Receive direction from supervisor and exercise independent judgment while developing understanding of policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications:

- 6+ months of law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
- Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States.

Desired Qualifications:

- Experience advising on legal issues related to custom commercial and consumer securities based lending products, investor real estate loans, specialized finance credit, and related partner capital lending.
- Ability to foster a

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Legal counseling, risk assessment, research, compliance, risk management, communication, prioritization, attention to detail, accuracy, diversity, equity, inclusion, customer relationship building, governance, risk identification, escalation, decision-making, leadership, team collaboration.

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Interested candidates can apply online through the company's website or job portals.

Qualification and Experience Active State Bar membership or equivalent, 6+ months of Law experience or equivalent, experience in Wealth & Investment Management or related field.

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