About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo & Company is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth and Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 34 on Fortune’s 2024 rankings of America’s largest corporations. We ranked fourth in assets and third in the market value of our common stock among all U.S. banks at December 31, 2024.

Wells Fargo Legal Department

Our vision is to advance the Company's strategy, support its transformation, and effectively manage risk through a team known for collaboration, sound judgment, and proactive advice.

We support our vision with four strategic pillars: Integrated Business Advice, Risk Management, Talent & Leadership Development, and Operational Excellence.  #LegalDeptJobs

The Role

The Commercial Banking Division of the Wells Fargo Legal Department is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Executive Director to manage a team of lawyers and professionals supporting asset-based lending and trade finance businesses. The role will be part of the expanded Division management team supporting numerous products, businesses and projects within Commercial Banking.

Specifically, this leader will:

Serve as a more experienced legal advisor to more experienced management of the businesses within Wells Fargo

Handle matters that have a significant impact on operations, strategies, or profitability

Manage and develop teams with moderate complexity and risk

Participate in the most complex legal projects

Apply specialty legal expertise proactively, to manage the most complex legal and regulatory issues

Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development

Determine appropriate strategy and actions of team to meet moderate to high-risk deliverables

Interpret and develop policies and procedures for functions with moderate complexity within scope of responsibility

Develop relationships with and provide guidance to more experienced leadership including executive officers on issues that may present legal, regulatory, compliance, or reputational risk to the Company

Collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals, including more experienced managers

Oversee and take an active role in the education and training of a team of attorneys

Engage and influence stakeholders, internal partners and peers associated with the function or affected by its outcomes

Manage allocation of people and financial resources to ensure commitments are met and align with strategic objectives in Counsel

Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy

The Candidate

The successful candidate will demonstrate effectiveness in building and developing high-performing teams focused on driving business results through effective leadership and employee engagement; contributing to a broad strategy with an enterprise focus; and embodying our Company Expectations. The successful candidate will also be effective in establishing strong working relationships with senior leadership and will be regarded as a trusted advisor on legal and regulatory issues, business strategy, risk management, and business management in a manner that is consistent with Company goals and expectations.

Required Qualifications:

6+ years of Law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

3+ years of management or leadership experience

Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States

Desired Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in commercial banking, specifically asset based and secured lending, and letter of credit expertise at a large bank or financial services company.

Proven client relationship and interpersonal skills at the senior executive level, including the ability to provide valuable and trusted advice to clients and colleagues on legal, business management and regulatory questions.

Excellent written and oral communication, influence and negotiation skills.

Proven ability to (i) adapt quickly to a changing or crisis environment while building relationships and negotiating for desired outcomes, (ii) work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, (iii) understand complex business activities and operations, (iv) prioritize among competing demands, and (v) develop and maintain relationships of trust with business leaders.

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.

$215,000.00 - $355,000.00

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 benefits401(k) PlanPaid time offDisability benefitsLife insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insuranceParental leaveCritical caregiving leaveDiscounts and savingsCommuter benefitsTuition reimbursementScholarships for dependent childrenAdoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

30 Dec 2025

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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.

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.