Senior Counsel, Co-Branded Credit Card

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel to support Cobrand and Small Business Credit Card products as part of the Consumer Lending Division of the Wells Fargo Legal Department.

For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com/career.

In this role, you will:

• Lead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables and contribute to large-scale planning
• Provide legal advice and representation of the Company in highly complex negotiations, settlement discussions, and claims related legal issues
• Review and analyze moderately complex challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
• 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
• 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
• From a legal perspective, effectively support the business managing cobrand credit card programs collaborating with the business to interpret agreements, address ongoing legal issues, and recommend modifications as needed.
• Provide day-to-day legal support for select credit card programs by focusing on consumer protection laws and regulations, including:
  • Truth in Lending Act
  • Fair Credit Reporting Act
  • Electronic Fund Transfer Act
  • Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

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:

• Experience as a practicing attorney representing financial institutions
• Knowledge of and experience supporting consumer credit programs, including cobranded credit card programs.
• Knowledge of consumer protection laws and regulations, including Truth in Lending Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Electronic Fund Transfer Act, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced complex environment with a high degree of collaboration.

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

$120,400.00 - $262,600.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

7 Jul 2025

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

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. 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 prot