About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel, Senior AVP to join the Regulatory Matters and Customer Experience Team within the Legal Department’s Consumer Lending Division.

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

In this role, you will:

• Provide legal advice and support to Wells Fargo’s consumer lending lines of business (Auto Lending, Cards, Home Lending, Personal Lending), with a primary focus on the Auto and Cards businesses
• Address questions relating to compliance with fair lending laws and regulations, including the Equal Opportunity Act, Regulation B, and the Fair Housing Act
• Evaluate credit policies and models
• Advise on strategic business initiatives
• 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
• Provide timely risk escalation and awareness items to management and other stakeholders as appropriate
• Collaborate within the Legal Department and across business and enterprise functions to address legal and risk issues in a manner consistent with the best interests of Wells Fargo.
• Work directly with business clients and develop an in depth understanding of business unit activities and products

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 counseling financial institutions on fair lending risk related to pricing, credit policies, and credit models
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex consumer lending laws and regulations quickly and effectively
• Experience counseling a large and sophisticated business client on legal, regulatory, and reputational risks arising from complex matters in a highly regulated field
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective solution-based legal advice taking into consideration legal risk and business objectives
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work while handling multiple matters
• 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
• Strong judgment and leadership skills in guiding and influencing management, including senior management

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.

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:

*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

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Drug and Alcohol Policy

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

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.