Associate General Counsel - Managing Director

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking Associate General Counsel - Managing Director.
In this role, you will:

• Coordinate legal support for regulatory projects, issue management and remediation across CIB, Technology and SDI
• Refine the service catalog of and design an effective and efficient operating model for the Section
• Provide support to the Legal Division's participation on business and risk management committees of CIB, Technology and SDI
• Participate on the Corporate & Investment Bank, Technology, Innovation and Information Legal Division leadership team, coordinating with other leaders to provide legal support for CIB, Technology and SDI and the Enterprise as a whole
• Influence strategic direction and provide expert, innovative, timely and reliable legal advice
• Work with other leaders and subject matter experts in the Legal Department to provide comprehensive solutions to complex problems and needs
• Follow and ensure consistent application of Enterprise and Legal Department policies and procedures, including the management of outside counsel
• Coach and mentor others, including providing guidance and direction in alignment with CIBTII and Legal Department strategic goals

Required Qualifications for Europe, Middle East & Africa only:

• Extensive years of Legal experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• Extensive management experience
• Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience dealing with:
  • legal and regulatory issues that apply to the US and international investment banking, sales and trading, and commercial real estate activities (examples include those applicable to US broker dealers, swap dealers, and futures commission merchants and similar frameworks in non-US jurisdictions)
  • cross border banking activity and regulatory considerations
  • regulatory change implementation
• Experience leading and managing teams, with emphasis on geographically dispersed teams
• Experience working in large, matrixed organizations providing general legal advice and support in connection with risk and regulatory issues
• Understanding of complex business activities and operations and strong process and project management skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to a changing environment while building relationships and negotiating for positive business outcomes while effectively managing legal risk.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Proven ability to create and sustain effective, influential, and trusted relationships with business and staff group leaders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Posting End Date:
5 May 2024
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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