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    Senior Counsel - Los Angeles, CA, United States - Wells Fargo

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    About this role:

    Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel to join the Employment Counseling & Litigation Section in the Employment Division of the Wells Fargo Legal Department. For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at


    In this role, you will:

    • Lead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables and contribute to large-scale planning
    • Provide legal advice and represent of the Company in highly complex litigation, negotiations, settlement discussions, and claims related legal issues
    • Review and analyze moderately complex challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
    • Manage highly complex claims and litigation
    • Provide guidance to internal clients on legal matters to assist with legal risk assessment, planning and policy decisions, claims against the Company, probability of loss, and develop cost-effective risk mitigation strategies
    • Draft complex legal documents, review and negotiate documents prepared by outside counsel
    • Independently resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet deliverables
    • Identify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions and make recommendations for issue resolution
    • Develop the strategic direction for certain claims functions and management of related policies, procedures and controls to mitigate risk
    • Educate, train, and supervise less experienced attorneys within the Legal department
    • Collaborate with peers, colleagues and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
    • Lead projects, teams or serve as a mentor for less experienced staff
    • Work directly with business clients and develop an in depth understanding of business unit activities and products
    • Partner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management programs


    Required Qualifications:

    • 4+ years 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:

    • Ability to analyze employment law and regulatory issues and provide effective advice to clients on complex employment legal matters
    • In house legal experience
    • Experience providing counsel and guidance regarding complex employment law issues
    • Experience with FINRA matters, including providing counsel and guidance regarding complex employment law issues involving employees who are licensed through FINRA and experience handling arbitration of employment claims before FINRA
    • Experience handling state and federal employment law matters of all types
    • Experience handling employment litigation, administrative issues, and arbitration of employment claims before AAA, JAMS, or other arbitration forums
    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
    • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
    • Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work while handling matters of significance
    • Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration
    • Effective in building partnerships, functioning well with project teams, and working for the success of the team


    Job Expectations:

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

    Pay Range

    $120, $262,600.00

    Benefits

    Wells Fargo provides all eligible full- and part-time employees with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to protect their physical and financial health and to help them make the most of their financial future. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Careers for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to 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

    Posting End Date:

    16 May 2024

    *Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

    We Value Diversity

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

    Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

    Candidates applying to job openings posted in 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

    To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

    Drug and Alcohol Policy

    Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

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