Senior Counsel, Senior Assistant Vice President – Corporate Governance

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

In this role, you will:

Assist with the preparation of the Wells Fargo Proxy Statement and related processes, including director independence processes (e.g., D&O questionnaire), and Annual Shareholders Meeting

Provide legal support and guidance to the Governance Committee of Wells Fargo & Company, including annual review of Governance Guidelines and Committee charters, Company by-laws and other corporate documents and policies

Monitor developments in, and guide, governance practices and policies for the Company

Draft and review minutes, resolutions and board & committee meeting materials relating to governance, the proxy statement and Annual Shareholders Meeting

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

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 with legal issues specific to corporate governance, Delaware General Corporate Law and exchange listing standards

Experience with bank regulations relating to governance is a plus but not required

Experience drafting and reviewing minutes, resolutions and board & committee meeting materials

Securities law knowledge including Proxy Statements, Forms 8-K, no-action letters

“Always learning” attitude about emerging trends and risks in corporate governance

Experience as a practicing attorney

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Superior organizational and analytical skills

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration

Job Expectations:

This position offers a hybrid work schedule.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

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 – $287,600.00

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:

3 Oct 2024

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 units 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.

Company: WELLS FARGO BANK

Req Number: R-402421-3

Updated: Thu Sep 19 03:35:16 UTC 2024

Location: MINNEAPOLIS,Minnesota