Legal EEO Associate Counsel

Full-time

No

Legal EEO Associate Counsel

Wells Fargo is currently seeking a Legal EEO Associate Counsel to join their Employment Division in the Legal Department. This role will involve analyzing and responding to legal claims related to employment discrimination filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and state agencies. The ideal candidate will have experience in investigating the merits of these claims, writing legal responses, and participating in mediation and settlement conferences. This is a full-time position with opportunities for development and specialization within the company's operations.

Salary Information:

6+ months of Law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States

Job Title:

Legal EEO Associate Counsel

Experience Level:

6+ months of Law experience

Job Type:

Full-time

Location:

MINNEAPOLIS, MN
CHARLOTTE, NC
DES MOINES, IA
SAINT LOUIS, MO

Responsibilities:

Analyze and respond to legal claims filed with EEOC and state agencies
Submit the company's response to employment discrimination claims
Attend mediations, settlement conferences, and agency investigations
Provide legal consult in negotiations and settlements
Research and analyze matters related to company operations
Manage complex claims and exposure worldwide
Serve as a representative of the company in complex claims
Evaluate the impact of changes in the law and make recommendations to management
Provide legal advice on various operational topics
Collaborate and consult with managers, colleagues, and stakeholders
Partner with business line and corporate group partners to develop risk management programs
Support and consult with more experienced counsel and outside counsel
Monitor and coordinate with outside counsel

Qualifications:

6+ months of Law experience or equivalent
Active State Bar membership or equivalent
Experience in investigating and evaluating employment discrimination claims
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication skills
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple matters
Effective in building partnerships and working with project teams

Job Expectations:

Onsite presence required from listed locations
Not eligible for Visa sponsorship
No relocation assistance available

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and 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 status protected by applicable law. We value diversity and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees.

As a Wells Fargo employee, you will be responsible for executing applicable risk programs and adhering to company policies and procedures. This includes proactive monitoring, risk identification, and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions in line with the company's risk appetite and compliance 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, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Candidates applying to job openings in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples, and visible minorities. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request during the recruitment process.

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

Wells Fargo maintains a drug-free workplace and adheres to a strict drug and alcohol policy. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy for more information.

In summary, the Legal EEO Associate Counsel role at Wells Fargo is a full-time position with opportunities for development and specialization within the company's operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in investigating and responding to employment discrimination claims, as well as excellent communication and collaboration skills. Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

in this role, you will:

analyze and respond to legal claims pending with the equal employment opportunity commission (“eeoc”) and related state agencies by current and former employees

submit the company's response to employment discrimination claims filed before an agency or legal letters submitted by the employee’s attorney

attend mediations, settlement conferences and agency investigations, including drafting settlement documents

participate in or provide support for low complexity initiatives

provide legal consult in negotiations and settlements

serve as a subject matter expert in risk management

research and analyze matters pertaining to various aspects of the company's operations

develop specialization within law while developing broader and deeper expertise

review issues, policies or procedures for which answers can be quickly obtained related to low-to-medium risk deliverables

manage complex claims as well as complex exposure, identification, and analysis, risk mitigation, financing, and claims programs world-wide

serve as a representative of the company in complex claims including mediation, arbitration, and other settlement conferences with outside claimants, attorneys, mediators, and insurers

receive direction from supervisor and exercise independent judgment while developing understanding of policies, procedures, specialization, and compliance requirements

evaluate the impact of major changes in the law, assess the impact, and make appropriate recommendations to management

provide legal advice on varying company operational topics (tax, personnel, mergers and acquisitions, policy, regulations, etc. )

collaborate and consult with managers, functional colleagues, and stakeholders

partner with business line and other corporate group partners to develop and implement risk management programs

support and consult with more experienced counsel on complex matters and outside counsel on complex matters

monitor and coordinate with outside counsel


required qualifications:

6+ months of law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

active state bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the united states


desired qualifications:

experience investigating merits of administratively filed employment claims and evaluating legal risk of those claims

experience writing persuasive legal responses to the eeoc and related state agencies, including responding to letters submitted by the employee’s attorney

experience conducting research, analyzing and responding to discrimination cases

knowledge of employment law and anti-discrimination law

experience participating in agency onsite investigations, legal negotiations, mediations, and settlement conferences

strong attention to detail and accuracy

excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

ability to effectively organize and prioritize work while handling multiple matters

effective in building partnerships, functioning well with project teams, and working for the success of the team

job expectations:

position will require onsite presence from any of the required locations listed below
this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
relocation assistance is not available for this position

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