Senior Counsel - Employment Counseling & Litigation Section

Min 4 yrs required

Full-time

No

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Summary:

The Senior Counsel in the Employment Counseling & Litigation Section of Wells Fargo's Legal Department is responsible for providing legal advice and representation for the company in complex litigation, negotiations, and settlement discussions related to employment law. This role also involves managing highly complex claims and providing guidance to internal clients on legal risk assessment and developing risk mitigation strategies. The Senior Counsel will also draft legal documents, resolve issues, and lead teams within the Legal department.

Job Title: Senior Counsel - Employment Counseling & Litigation Section

Experience: 4+ years of Law experience

Location: Multiple locations available, including Saint Louis, MO; Des Moines, IA; Los Angeles, CA; and Charlotte, NC.

Time Type: Full time

Salary Range: $120, - $250,

Posted On: Posted Today (Job requisition ID: R-352974)

About Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo is a financial services company that provides a comprehensive set of benefits to its eligible employees, including a 401(k) Plan, Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Health Benefits. The company values diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Responsibilities:

- Provide legal advice and representation for the company in complex employment litigation, negotiations, and settlement discussions
- Manage highly complex claims and provide guidance to internal clients on legal risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies
- Draft complex legal documents and review and negotiate documents prepared by outside counsel
- Identify and analyze complex legal issues and develop recommendations for issue resolution
- Develop the strategic direction for certain claims functions and management of related policies, procedures, and controls
- Educate, train, and supervise less experienced attorneys within the Legal department
- Collaborate with peers, colleagues, and other corporate departments
- Work directly with business clients to develop an understanding of business unit activities and products
- Partner with business leaders and management to implement risk management programs

Qualifications:

- 4+ years of Law experience or equivalent
- Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States
- Strong knowledge of employment law and regulatory issues
- In-house legal experience preferred
- Experience handling FINRA matters and arbitration of employment claims
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize work while handling matters of significance
- Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration

Benefits:

- Comprehensive set of benefits for eligible full- and part-time 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
- Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Careers for more information

Job Expectations:

- Travel up to 10%
- Ability to work at one of the approved job posting locations
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule, in-office at least 3 days a week

Posting End Date: 28 Apr 2024 (Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants)

We Value Diversity:

At Wells Fargo, diversity, equity, and inclusion are important values in the workplace. The company welcomes 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 Management:

Employees at Wells Fargo are responsible for execution of all applicable risk programs, including Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, and Regulatory Compliance. This includes following and adhering to company policies and procedures, fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, escalating and remediating issues, and making sound risk decisions. Emphasis is placed on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, and compliance with all risk and compliance program requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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:

Wells Fargo is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the application or interview process. To request a medical accommodation, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo. For other employment-related questions, visit the Candidate Resource Center.

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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

Not specified.

Legal advice, negotiation, legal risk assessment, drafting legal documents, team management, issue resolution, strategic planning, training, supervision, project management, collaboration, partnership building, communication, attention to detail, organizational skills, risk management

Law degree.

Interested candidates can apply through the Wells Fargo Careers website.

Qualification and Experience Law degree, active State Bar membership

Legal