Wells Fargo

Assistant General Counsel, Executive Director: Auto Lending

Wells Fargo • $215K — $355K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of Law experience or equivalent through work, training, military experience, or education
  • Active State Bar membership or equivalent outside the U.S.
  • Legal experience in the auto finance industry is preferred
  • Experience with lender-OEM relationships and program negotiation
  • Expertise in legal support for strategic growth and structured finance transactions
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to effectively organize and handle multiple matters

Responsibilities

  • Engage and influence Company operations, strategies, or profitability
  • Manage initiatives aligned with Legal Department strategic priorities
  • Develop relationships and guide senior leadership on legal and compliance issues
  • Address significant legal matters spanning multiple business lines
  • Collaborate across teams to solve legal and risk issues
  • Coordinate legal work and provide mentorship to junior staff

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life, critical illness, and accident insurance
  • Parental leave and critical caregiving leave
  • Discounts and commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement and scholarships for dependents
  • Adoption reimbursement
Full Job Description

In this role, you will:

  • Engage and have a significant impact on the Company's operations, strategies, or profitability. 
  • Participate in and manage initiatives relevant to the Company’s businesses or Legal Department strategic priorities, and supervise complex, strategic or operational projects. 
  • Develop relationships with and provides guidance to senior leadership, including executive officers, on issues that may present legal, regulatory, compliance, or reputational risk to the Company. 
  • Recognized as an expert in highly complex areas of the law, having demonstrated the ability to address significant legal matters, which may span multiple business lines and practice groups.
  • 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.
  • Take an active role in coordinating legal work within the team and developing more junior staff.


Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ 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:

  • Legal experience in the auto finance industry
  • Experience supporting lender-OEM relationships, including program negotiation and provision of integrated business advice. 
  • Demonstrated expertise in providing legal support to strategic growth initiatives and structured finance transactions in a highly matrixed environment.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work while handling multiple matters.
  • Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration.

Job Expectations:

  • Ability to travel up to 5%
  • Position will require onsite presence from any of the required locations listed
  • Ability to work a hybrid schedule, in office at least 3 days a week
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.


Pay Range


Salary is just one component of Wells Fargo's total rewards package. Depending on the role, a Wells Fargo's employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities. $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  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:

8 Oct 2026

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

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Careers

Joining Wells Fargo means becoming part of a distinguished financial institution that has been a cornerstone of innovation and leadership in the banking industry. At Wells Fargo, we offer a plethora of job opportunities designed to empower your career growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Work You’ll Do

At Wells Fargo, you will be part of a team that values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We are looking for professionals who are eager to drive innovation and lead with integrity. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their professional growth through comprehensive leadership and diversity training programs that are recognized industry-wide.

Explore a Multitude of Career Paths

Whether you're interested in a position in finance, IT, customer service, or management, Wells Fargo has career opportunities in various fields. Our team members benefit from job stability, competitive benefits, and a culture that values and rewards performance and dedication.

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We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees. Wells Fargo offers robust training programs and resources to help every team member excel in their current roles and prepare for future challenges. Growth at Wells Fargo is not just about climbing the career ladder but expanding your skills and expertise to add value to our team and customers.

Benefits and Rewards

Wells Fargo is committed to the well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. Additionally, we provide unique perks like employee discounts, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

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246,577 employees
Market Cap
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Net Income
$3.3 billion
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1852
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