Assistant General Counsel - Capital Markets and Securities

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Assistant General Counsel - Capital Markets and Securities role is a highly sought-after position within Wells Fargo, a leading financial services company. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior management and provide legal advice on important capital markets and securities transactions. The successful candidate will have a strong background in securities and corporate law, as well as experience advising companies on capital markets activities. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Position: Assistant General Counsel - Capital Markets and Securities

Location: Various locations including New York, Boston, San Francisco, Charlotte, Des Moines, Irving, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Saint Louis, and Minneapolis

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted Today

Job Requisition ID: R-364646

About the Company:

Wells Fargo is a leading financial services company that provides a comprehensive set of benefits to all eligible employees. These benefits are designed to protect their physical and financial health and help them make the most of their financial future. The company values diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

- Serve as the primary attorney advising the corporate treasury team on capital markets and securities transactions
- Provide legal advice on the company's capital markets activities, including debt and equity issuances, repurchases, and redemptions
- Ensure compliance with securities law requirements and best practices for significant capital markets transactions
- Review and update relevant capital markets disclosures, such as registration statements and prospectuses
- Handle various corporate governance activities related to the company's funding transactions
- Provide legal advice and influence objectives, plans, resources, and long-term goals for liquidity and funding needs
- Handle matters that have a significant impact on the company's operations, funding, and liquidity
- Provide legal expertise on implementing and completing significant capital markets transactions

Required Qualifications:

- 5+ years of law experience or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
- Active state bar membership or equivalent in a country outside the United States

Desired Qualifications:

- 5+ years of demonstrated knowledge and experience advising companies on capital markets transactions and securities law compliance matters
- Strong background in securities and corporate law, including knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
- Significant experience providing legal advice on capital markets transactions, including debt and equity issuances, repurchases, and redemptions
- Experience reviewing and updating capital markets disclosures
- 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
- Experience in the financial services industry
- Ability to analyze, develop, and execute solutions to complex legal issues

Job Expectations:

- Ability to work a hybrid schedule (in office at least 3 days a week) at one of the approved job posting locations

Salary Information:

The salary range for this position is $144, - $300, per year.

Benefits:

Wells Fargo provides a comprehensive set of benefits to all eligible full- and part-time employees. 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

Posting End Date:

This job posting will remain open until 6 May 2024, or may close early due to a high 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 and Compliance:

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

Candidates applying to job openings in the 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:

Wells Fargo is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. To request a medical accommodation, please visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy:

Wells Fargo maintains a drug-free workplace and has a strict Drug and Alcohol Policy. Please refer to the policy for more information.

In Summary:

The Assistant General Counsel - Capital Markets and Securities role at Wells Fargo is a highly sought-after position that offers the opportunity to work closely with senior management and provide legal advice on important capital markets and securities transactions. The company values diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and offers a comprehensive set of benefits to eligible employees. The successful candidate will have a strong background in securities and corporate law, as well as experience advising companies on capital markets activities. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Apply now and join the team at Wells Fargo.

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Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) plan, paid time off, parental leave, critical caregiving leave, discounts and savings, health benefits, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, scholarships for dependent children, and adoption reimbursement.

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Legal advice, Securities transactions, Corporate governance, Capital markets disclosures, Debt and equity issuances, Compliance, Financial services industry, Legal expertise, Risk management

Law degree

Apply online through Wells Fargo's career website

Qualification and Experience Law degree, Active State Bar membership or equivalent

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