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Finance - Banking Attorney in White Plains, NY

Wells Fargo Aug 04,2020 Location White Plains NY
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In-House

Attorney

Finance - Banking

Min 8 yrs required

Profile

Deputy General Counsel, Consumer Lending Division The candidate will serve as a senior legal advisor and strategic partner to senior executives across firm. Will maintain regular contact with the attorneys responsible for significant business matters, and will review and approve recommendations for complex legal issue resolution as well as advise and collaborate with the Company’s senior executive leaders concerning these significant matters; meet with regulators regarding significant matters within the scope of the Division’s support; assist in the coordination of cross- Departmental legal support on various significant enterprise initiatives; serve as an Executive Sponsor of corporate initiatives and legal matters and participate in company reputation risk management efforts. Demonstrate effectiveness in building and developing high-performing teams focused on driving business results through effective leadership and team member engagement; contributing to broad Consumer Lending strategy with an enterprise focus and effective risk management; and, embodying the vision and values of Wells Fargo. The successful candidate will also be effective in establishing strong working relationships with the head and senior leadership of the Consumer Lending businesses and will be regarded as a trusted advisor on legal and regulatory issues, business strategy, risk management, and business management in a manner that is consistent with Company goals and expectations. Have deep experience in the Consumer Lending space, in particular Home Lending, Credit Cards and Auto, and significant management experience. Take ownership of legal matters and work as a team with others to present comprehensive, informed, practical legal advice. Develop relationships with key stakeholders and an understanding of business objectives, operational and technological capabilities relevant to business strategy and legal advice; use influence, expertise and communication skills to advance outcomes. Drive financial performance consistent with strategic objectives and risk framework to meet company performance goals. Execute on Wells Fargo’s highest priority commitments and advance its strategy. Lead the advancement of D&I efforts across the company by driving actions to deliver against company commitments. Accurately and transparently escalate and explain relevant legal matters and trends to senior executives, Operating Committee, the Board of Directors, regulators. Advance Operational Excellence in key legal, process and operational activities. Operate with the highest levels of ethics and integrity.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have Active State Bar membership. Must have 8+ years of management experience leading large teams of attorneys and other legal professionals practicing in a major law firm, banking regulatory agency, or in-house legal department. 15+ years of practicing as an attorney with a major law firm, banking regulatory agency or in-house legal department is required. Budget management experience is plus. Ability to develop and execute business vision, strategies, and goals to achieve corporate objectives is plus. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships within and across business lines at all levels of the organization is desired. Ability to make complex decisions is plus. Effective organizational, multi tasking, and prioritizing skills plus. Ability to lead and motivate staff to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment is desired. Leadership and management experience for multiple legal divisions and managers with staff representation across multiple geographic locations is preferred. Should preferably have 4+ years of representing financial services firms in banking regulatory, transactional activities or significant regulatory experience. Experience working with regulatory agencies with responsibility for supervision of functions supported by the Division is ideal. Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, complex legal matters for Consumer Lending businesses is plus. Proven client relationship and interpersonal skills at the senior executive level, including the ability to provide valuable and trusted advice to clients and colleagues on legal and regulatory questions is preferred. Experience leading large and varied cross-enterprise legal support projects and driving results is preferred. Proven ability to (i) adapt quickly to a changing or crisis environment while building relationships and negotiating for desired outcomes, (ii) work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, (iii) understand complex business activities and operations, (iv) prioritize among competing demands, and (v) develop and maintain relationships of trust with business leaders is plus. Experience leading business legal reviews and remediation efforts is desired. Proven ability to lead a legal team and business unit clients through strategic change is preferred. Demonstrated ability to effectively represent client interests is plus.

Close Date 08/08/2020.

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Job ID 5549895

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