Assistant General Counsel - Corporate and Securities

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

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As an Assistant General Counsel for Wells Fargo, you will play a vital role in advising the company on various corporate disclosures, treasury activities, and governance matters. With a strong emphasis on securities law compliance and corporate governance principles, this role requires a deep understanding of the legal landscape for publicly traded companies.

This full-time position is ideal for a seasoned legal professional with at least 5 years of experience in corporate law, or an equivalent combination of experience and education. As a member of the Legal Department, you will have the opportunity to work closely with senior management to provide legal advice and influence long-term goals for disclosures, treasury, and governance related activities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Advise on public company matters, including SEC filings and other public disclosures, corporate treasury activities, corporate governance, and securities law compliance matters.
- Review and provide comments on compliance with securities law requirements and best practices for significant environmental, social, and governance disclosures, including the implementation of the SEC's climate disclosure rules.
- Provide legal advice to the corporate treasury team on capital markets, securities, and funding transactions.
- Participate in and handle various corporate governance activities, including those related to the company's insider trading policy and procedures.
- Offer substantive legal advice on securities law compliance matters, capital markets activities, disclosure controls and procedures, and corporate governance best practices.
- Influence objectives, plans, resources, and long-term goals for a variety of disclosures, treasury, and governance related activities.
- Handle matters that have a significant impact on the company's operations, communications, funding, and reputation.
- Provide legal expertise on implementing and completing significant corporate disclosures, corporate treasury transactions, and public company governance activities.

Qualifications:

- 5+ years of experience in corporate law, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States.
- Significant knowledge and experience advising publicly traded companies on SEC filings and other public disclosures, corporate treasury, corporate governance, and securities law compliance matters.
- Strong background in securities and corporate law, including a deep understanding of the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and corporate governance principles for publicly traded companies.
- Familiarity with disclosure controls and procedures applicable to publicly traded companies.
- Experience in the financial services industry is preferred.
- 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 analyze, develop, and execute solutions to complex legal issues.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $144, - $300,, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

Wells Fargo offers a comprehensive set of benefits to all eligible full- and part-time employees to protect their physical and financial health and help them plan for their financial future. These benefits include:

- 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

Job Expectations:

This position requires the ability to work a hybrid schedule (in office at least 3 days a week) at one of our approved job posting locations.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. 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.

Risk and Compliance:

Employees at Wells Fargo are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs, including credit, market, financial crimes, operational, and regulatory compliance. This includes following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, escalating and remediating issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is a strong emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, and making risk decisions that align with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Applicants with Disabilities:

If you require a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, please visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Explore our Careers:

At Wells Fargo, we are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for individuals with various backgrounds and experiences. Join our team and help us build strong customer relationships while maintaining a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture.

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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

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Legal advising, SEC filings, corporate governance, securities law compliance, financial transactions, disclosure controls and procedures, risk management, communication, attention to detail, analytical thinking

Juris Doctor degree

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Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree, active State Bar membership

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