Senior Counsel, Senior AVP - Executive Compensation

About this role :

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel in the Legal Department as part of the Corporate Governance section of the Public, Regulatory and Corporate Affairs division, with a focus on Executive Compensation. For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com / career.

In this role, you will :

• Advise on executive compensation matters at a public company
• Monitor developments in, and guide, Executive Compensation practices and policies for 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 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.
• Lead initiatives of varying scope and complexity
• Manage outside counsel and other service providers, as needed
• Serve as executive compensation SME on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures
• Own annual updates to long-term incentive compensation award agreements (including international compliance matters)
• Be on-point for executive compensation participant communications (including plan prospectuses)
• Assist in share-counting and related Securities filings with respect to compensation plans that utilize WFC stock
• Be on-point for Wells Fargo's Stock Purchase Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan
• Be on-point for legacy deferred compensation plan matters, including efforts to consolidate such plans, and related rabbi trust matters
• Be on-point for beneficiary inquiries and hardship distribution requests
• Support Wells Fargo Advisors' plans from a 409A perspective
• Support 10-Q and 10-K exhibit list updates
• Support Bonus Plan from 409A and governance perspectives

Required Qualifications :

Desired Qualifications :

Job Expectations :

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.

Posting End Date : 14 Feb 2025

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

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .

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.

Salary : $120,400 - $262,600