Paralegal - Legal Entity Governance

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Paralegal to join the Legal Department supporting Legal Entity Governance.   For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Provide support to a specialized practice or functional area within the Legal Department requiring a high degree of analytical, written and oral communication and organizational skills

• support all lifecycle activities related to the formation/acquisition, registration, ongoing maintenance and disposition of new and existing legal entities (corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and trusts) and investments

• Research and resolve issues and matters which may involve substantial legal or factual complexity, through detailed research and examination of documentation and factual investigation

• Provide substantiation and background for specific client inquiries

• draft and/or review governance documentation such as articles, by-laws, operating agreements, partnership agreements, capitalization tables, stock registers/transfer documentation, and incumbency and officer certificates, and documentation related to other corporate actions

• Administer and ensure the integrity of data maintained in Wells Fargo’s electronic global entity management system (GEMS)

• research corporate statutes and regulations

• Prepare and file domestic and foreign annual reports, registrations and qualifications

• Research corporate statutes and regulations

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Paralegal experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding of Federal banking regulations and US state corporate law

• Strong research skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision

• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint) skills along with ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and applications

Job Expectations:

• Paralegal certification may be required in some states

• Position will require onsite presence from any of the required locations listed below

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Posting End Date: 

26 Feb 2025

*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 ide