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Wells Fargo · 11 hours ago

Senior Counsel - Investment Grade Debt Capital Markets Origination

CHARLOTTE, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$139K/yr - $260K/yr

4+ years exp

Wells Fargo is seeking an experienced and commercially minded attorney to join our Legal Department as Senior Counsel supporting the global Debt Capital Markets origination business. This role will provide strategic legal advice and transactional support across a broad range of capital markets products, including investment-grade debt and private placements.

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Responsibilities

Lead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables and contribute to large-scale planning

Review and analyze moderately complex challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors

Provide guidance to internal clients on legal matters to assist with legal risk assessment, planning and policy decisions, claims against the Company, probability of loss, and develop cost-effective risk mitigation strategies

Draft complex legal documents, review and negotiate documents prepared by outside counsel

Independently resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet deliverables

Identify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions, and make recommendations for issue resolution

Develop the strategic direction for certain claims functions and management of related policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate risk

Educate, train, and supervise less experienced attorneys within the Legal department

Collaborate with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Lead projects, teams, or serve as a mentor for less experienced staff

Work directly with business clients and develop an in depth understanding of business unit activities and products

Partner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management programs

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

Partner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management programs

Qualification

Law experienceActive State Bar membershipU.S. securities lawsDebt offerings adviceCross-border transactionsFINRA complianceDrafting skillsNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCollaboration skillsDetail-oriented

Required

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