Senior Counsel-Consumer & Small Business Litigation

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel to be a part of the Risk, IP, and Litigation Division of our Legal Department. The individual selected will join a team of attorneys responsible for handling defensive litigation for Consumer and Small Business Banking.

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

• Handle defensive litigation for Consumer and Small Business Banking. 
• Manage a case load of complex civil actions, including (1) check and deposit disputes; (2) fraudulent wire transfer claims; (3) matters where the bank is alleged to have facilitated elder financial abuse; (4) high-value safe deposit box claims; (5) interpleaders seeking court determination as the disposition of funds; and (6) discrimination claims.   
• Conduct research and analysis on matters pertaining to various aspects of retail banking
• Provide guidance to management on legal and regulatory matters impacting business strategy and policy or claims against the Company.
• Proactively identify policy, legal, and regulatory matters pertaining to area of expertise, and evaluate the legal risk and impact.
• Independently resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet deliverables
• Exercise considerable discretion and may serve as the primary legal contact for assigned clients.
• Collaborate within the department and across business and staff functions to address legal and risk issues in a manner consistent with the best interests of Wells Fargo.
• Coach, mentor, and provide oversight for less experienced attorneys or staff
• Lead initiatives of varying scope and complexity.

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience as a practicing litigation attorney representing financial institutions
• Experience analyzing legal and regulatory issues related to consumer and small business banking and providing effective counsel to clients on those matters.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• 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:

• Ability to travel up to 5%

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:

21 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