Assistant General Counsel - Capital Markets and Securities

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Assistant General Counsel - Capital Markets and Securities

Wells Fargo is seeking an experienced attorney to join our Legal Department as an Assistant General Counsel. In this role, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and guidance to senior management on the company's corporate treasury activities, specifically focusing on capital markets transactions and securities law compliance matters. This is a full-time position with the option to work remotely or in one of our approved job posting locations in New York, Boston, San Francisco, Charlotte, Des Moines, Irving, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Saint Louis, or Minneapolis.

Key Responsibilities:

- Serve as the primary attorney advising our 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, including registration statements and prospectuses.
- Handle various corporate governance activities related to the company's funding transactions.
- Provide legal expertise on implementing and completing significant capital markets transactions.

Requirements:

- 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.
- Strong knowledge and experience advising companies and issuers on capital markets transactions and securities law compliance matters.
- Significant experience providing legal advice on a variety of capital markets transactions.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Financial services industry experience.
- Ability to analyze, develop, and execute solutions to complex legal issues.

Compensation and Benefits:

- Pay range: $144,400 - $300,000.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) plan, paid time off, parental leave, health benefits, tuition reimbursement, and more.
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule (in office at least 3 days a week).

Application Information:

- Job Requisition ID: R-364646.
- Posted Today, but posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
- Posting End Date: 6 May 2024.

We Value Diversity:

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We 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 legally protected characteristic.

Risk Management and Compliance:

At Wells Fargo, our employees are responsible for executing risk and compliance programs, including Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, and Regulatory Compliance. This includes following and adhering to applicable policies and procedures, fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, identifying and escalating issues, and making sound risk decisions. We prioritize proactive monitoring, governance, and risk identification and escalation.

Applicants with Disabilities:

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

Drug and Alcohol Policy:

Wells Fargo maintains a drug-free workplace. For more information, please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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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 Advice, Corporate Governance, Securities Law Compliance, Capital Markets Transactions, Debt and Equity Issuances, Registration Statements, Prospectuses, Financial Services Industry, Legal Expertise, Complex Legal Issues, Risk Management, Compliance, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication

Active State Bar membership or equivalent, knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Interested candidates can apply through the Wells Fargo Careers website or through their preferred job posting platform.

Qualification and Experience 5+ years of Law experience, Active State Bar membership or equivalent

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