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Counsel Associate - WIM Banking, Lending & TrustWELLS FARGO BANK • WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, United States of America
Counsel Associate - WIM Banking, Lending & Trust

Counsel Associate - WIM Banking, Lending & Trust

WELLS FARGO BANK • WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, United States of America
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Counsel Associate to join the Banking, Lending & Trust (BL&T) section of the Wealth & Investment Management (WIM) division of the Legal Department. This Counsel Associate will be providing legal support for banking, lending and trust products and services.

In this role, you will:
  • Provide routine legal guidance on well-defined issues or claims against the Company, working under the direction of more senior counsel.
  • Conduct research on various legal matters, in support of more senior counsel.
  • Develop subject matter knowledge and risk assessment skill, and builds relationships with internal and external clients.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory changes, escalating issues to more senior members of the team as needed.
  • 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.
  • Develop specialization within law while developing broader and deeper expertise
  • Review issues, policies or procedures for which answers can be quickly obtained related to low-to-medium risk deliverables
  • Receive direction from supervisor and exercise independent judgment while developing understanding of policies, procedures, specialization, and compliance requirements
Required Qualifications:
  • 6+ months 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:
  • Prior experience reviewing formation documents (e.g., articles of incorporation, bylaws, limited liability company agreement, limited partnership agreement), trust agreements, certificates of trust, corporate resolutions and certificates, powers of attorney and confidentiality agreements.
  • Prior experience with consumer banking products, lending transactions and/or trust services.
  • Foster an environment that ensures strong communication and cooperation across the business, Compliance, Risk and Audit to facilitate transparency, balance and credible challenge.
  • Sustain a strong risk management culture that identifies, provides oversight and escalation of existing and emerging compliance and/or risk issues across business groups, legal entities, geographies and jurisdictions and ensure that escalated risk issues receive appropriate senior management attention.
  • Identify and analyze complex legal issues arising out of strategic initiatives as well as develop conclusions and recommend solutions while working directly with business partners.
  • 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:
  • Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
  • Position will require onsite presence from any of the required locations listed below
Position Location Options:

Charlotte, North Carolina (NC) - 401 S. Tryon Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN) - 90 S. 7th Street
Irving, Texas (TX) - 401 Las Colinas Blvd., Bldg. B (Dallas metro)
Washington, DC - 1700 K Street NW

Must be based in one of the above locations or willing to relocate at your own expense.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule.
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.
$77,000.00 - $145,000.00
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 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:
16 Nov 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.

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