Associate Counsel

Job Description:

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Associate Counsel to work in the Enterprise Risk Programs and Governance section of the Regulatory & Risk Division of the Legal Department. For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com/career.

In this role you will:

• Support activities relating to the enterprise regulatory change management process.
• Review and analyze state and federal legislation and regulations applicable to all areas of the company.
• Support the company's efforts in maintaining a regulatory inventory.
• Develop subject matter knowledge and risk assessment skill and builds relationships with internal and external clients.
• Monitor legal and regulatory changes.
• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 6 months of law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence in legal writing skills, for example, membership or leadership position on a law review or other journal, teaching assistant position for a legal writing class, legal writing-related award, or judicial clerkship or internship.
• Ability to research law and regulations and develop advice with respect to complex legal issues using public as well as company websites and databases.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience working in a fast paced highly complex environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work while handling multiple matters.

Job Expectations:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree and Active State Bar Membership must be obtained within 1 year of hire date
• Position will require onsite presence
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Position Locations:

• Charlotte, NC
• Des Moines, IA
• Minneapolis, MN

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, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

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