The RoleThe Deputy General Counsel, Wealth and Investment Management (WIM) will lead and oversee the work of a large cross-functional team that provides legal support and advice for the WIM businesses and the wealth management, investment, banking, trust, and planning solutions offered. In doing so, the Deputy will serve as a senior legal advisor and strategic partner to senior executives across Wells Fargo. The Deputy will maintain regular contact with the attorneys responsible for significant legal matters, and will review and approve recommendations for complex legal issue resolution, as well as advise and collaborate with the Company's senior executive leaders concerning these significant matters; meet with regulators regarding significant matters within the scope of the Division's support; assist in the coordination of cross-Departmental legal support on various significant enterprise initiatives; serve as an Executive Sponsor of corporate initiatives associated with Wealth and Investment Management legal matters; and participate in company reputation risk management efforts. The Deputy will be a member of the Legal Department's Senior Leadership Team.
The CandidateThe successful candidate will demonstrate effectiveness in building and developing high-performing teams focused on driving business results through effective leadership and employee engagement; contributing to broad WIM strategy with an enterprise focus; and embodying the expectations of Wells Fargo. The successful candidate will also be effective in establishing strong working relationships with the head and senior leadership of the WIM businesses and will be regarded as a trusted advisor on legal and regulatory issues, business strategy, risk management, and business management in a manner that is consistent with Company goals and expectations.
- Be a change-oriented leader with proven ability to identify and implement innovative tools, technologies, and new ways of working that increase productivity and align legal capabilities with evolving business needs
- Take ownership of legal matters and work as a team with others to present comprehensive, informed, practical legal advice
- Develop relationships with key stakeholders and an understanding of business objectives, operational and technological capabilities relevant to business strategy and legal advice; use influence, expertise and communications skills to advance outcomes
- Drive financial performance consistent with strategic objectives and risk framework to meet company performance goals
- Execute on Wells Fargo's highest priority commitments and advance its strategy
- Accurately and transparently escalate and explain relevant legal matters and trends to senior executives, Operating Committee, the Board of Directors, regulators
- Advance Operational Excellence in key legal, process and operational activities.
- Operate with the highest levels of ethics and integrity
Required Qualifications:- 12+ years of Law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 8+ years of management experience
- Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States
Desired Qualifications:- Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, complex legal matters supporting a wealth, brokerage, or investment business
- Experience working with regulatory agencies with responsibility for supervision of functions supported by the Division
- Proven client relationship and interpersonal skills at the senior executive level, including the ability to provide valuable and trusted advice to clients and colleagues on legal and regulatory questions
- Highly developed organizational savvy and executive intelligence
- Excellent written and oral communication and negotiation skills
- Experience leading large and varied cross-enterprise legal support projects and driving results
- Proven ability to (i) adapt quickly to a changing or crisis environment while building relationships and negotiating for desired outcomes, (ii) work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, (iii) understand complex business activities and operations, (iv) prioritize among competing demands, and (v) develop and maintain relationships of trust with business leaders
- Experience leading business legal reviews and remediation efforts
- Proven ability to lead a legal team and business unit clients through strategic change
- Demonstrated ability to effectively represent client interests
Pay RangeReflected 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.
$340,000.00 - $500,000.00
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:6 Sep 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 
