Assistant General Counsel (Req. #001111)

At Wells Fargo, we want to satisfy our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially. We’re looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. Join our diverse and inclusive team where you’ll feel valued and inspired to contribute your unique skills and experience.

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Wholesale Banking provides financial solutions to businesses across the United States and globally. Our four major business lines include Corporate & Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, Commercial Real Estate, and Wells Fargo Commercial Capital. We also have groups in credit risk, group risk, finance, marketing, human relations, and the Wholesale Chief Operating Office that support our businesses.

Corporate Risk helps all Wells Fargo businesses identify and manage risk. The team focuses on several key risk types, including conduct, credit, financial crimes, information security, interest rate, liquidity, market, model, operational, regulatory compliance, reputation, strategic, and technology risk.

The group provides leadership, enhances communications, assists with problem identification and solutions, and shares best practices. In addition, the group provides an enterprise-wide view of risk, assists management and our Board of Directors in identifying and monitoring risks that may affect multiple lines of business, and takes appropriate action when business activities exceed the risk tolerance of the company.

Wells Fargo Bank N.A. seeks an Assistant General Counsel in New York, NY.

Job Role and Responsibility: Provide legal services to our swap dealer businesses in the Corporate and Investment Banking division of Wells Fargo, including Sales and Trading, Credit, Operations and Compliance functions. Provide legal advice and counsel. Independently render opinions, consult with and advise clients on commercial, legal, and regulatory matters, including those involving the CFTC, NFA, SEC and FINRA. Support our derivatives activities for Wells Fargo as an end user. Report to the head of the Legal Department’s Derivatives and Foreign Exchange Section. Remote / telecommute work available, up to 2 days per week. Position must appear in person at the location listed.

Travel required: None

Required Qualifications:

Position requires a Juris Doctor degree and eight (8) years of experience in the job offered or legal experience with a major law firm, securities regulatory agency, or in-house law department.

Specific skills required:

• Eight (8) years of experience representing firms in capital markets and investment banking activities;
• Experience with derivatives;
• Strong knowledge of global derivatives markets regulation;
• Ability to analyze complex regulations and advise on impacts to the firm; and
• Eligible to become licensed or to register as in-house counsel and practice law in the state of New York

Salary: $212,826 - $300,000

Pay Range
 

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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:

10 Jan 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,