Wells Fargo

Assistant General Counsel (Vice President)

Wells Fargo$159K — $254K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of law experience or equivalent through work, training, or education
  • Active State Bar membership or equivalent in another country
  • Experience leading internal investigations and regulatory enforcement matters
  • Knowledge of attorney-client and work product privileges
  • Ability to analyze legal issues and give strategic advice
  • Experience working in high-pressure environments

Responsibilities

  • Manage regulatory enforcement matters with various agencies
  • Represent the company in complex legal investigations and litigation
  • Collaborate with internal departments to provide effective legal support
  • Guide leadership on legal, regulatory, and compliance risks
  • Draft and negotiate complex legal documents
  • Develop strategic plans to mitigate legal risks
  • Analyze complex legal challenges and recommend resolutions

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life and critical illness insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Critical caregiving leave
  • Educational tuition reimbursement and scholarships
  • Adoption reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits
Full Job Description
About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel (Vice President) to manage regulatory enforcement and investigative matters. The Assistant General Counsel will work on a team of attorneys and paralegals that regularly interact with bank leadership, external counsel, government attorneys, and other stakeholders.

In this role, you will:
  • Manage a portfolio of regulatory enforcement matters involving regulators and state and federal law enforcement and other agencies
  • Represent the Company in highly complex legal issues, regulatory enforcement investigations, litigation, negotiations, and settlement discussions
  • Collaborate with leaders and subject matter experts in the Legal Department and other stakeholder functions, including compliance, risk, regulatory relations, government relations, and corporate communications, in providing strategic, tactical and effective legal support for the individual lines of business and Enterprise
  • Develop relationships with and provide guidance to leadership, including executive officers, on issues that may present legal, regulatory, compliance, or reputational risk to the Company
  • Draft complex legal documents and review, revise and negotiate documents prepared by outside counsel
  • Collaborate strategically with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
  • Partner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management solutions
  • Handle matters that have a significant impact on the Company's operations, strategies, or profitability
  • Review and analyze complex large scale or long-term challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors
  • Identify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions and make recommendations for issue resolution
  • Develop and lead implementation of strategic business initiatives, and lead work to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives


Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ 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:
  • Experience as a practicing attorney leading internal investigations, regulatory enforcement matters and complex litigation including before DOJ, SEC, prudential regulators and state attorneys general.
  • Knowledge and practical experience in areas involving regulator, attorney-client, work product and other privileges
  • Ability to analyze legal and regulatory issues and provide effective advice to clients on complex legal matters
  • Ability to evaluate economic, reputational and regulatory risks and to develop strategic plans to minimize those risks
  • Experience conducting research and providing counsel and guidance regarding complex legal issues
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and the ability to work efficiently to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, demanding environment
  • Ability to work efficiently in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration


Pay Range

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.
$159,000.00 - $254,000.00

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:

9 Sep 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.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with a Wells Fargo internship. Our programs provide invaluable industry exposure, professional skills development, and networking opportunities that often lead to full-time employment offers. Interns at Wells Fargo work on real projects, solve actual challenges, and gain the mentorship of seasoned professionals.

Professional Growth and Development

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.

Join Our Team

Discover the opportunities waiting for you at Wells Fargo by exploring open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring and looking for individuals who bring creativity, passion, and a drive to serve our customers.

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Networking and Innovation

At Wells Fargo, networking and innovation go hand in hand. We encourage our employees to connect across departments and roles to foster new ideas and strategies that lead to groundbreaking solutions.

Empower Your Career

Step into a role at Wells Fargo where your skills will be honed, your achievements recognized, and your career can flourish. We're not just filling positions; we're building leaders who are equipped to navigate the complexities of the financial world. Join Wells Fargo today and be part of a team that’s redefining the future of banking.
Learn more about Wells Fargo
Size
246,577 employees
Market Cap
$155.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.3 billion
Founded
1852
5 Year Trend
-5.9%
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