Assistant General Counsel, Home Lending - Executive Director

Wells Fargo • Des Moines, IA

133d • $215,000 - $355,000

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel - Executive Director to join the Home Lending Legal Section within the Consumer Lending Division of the Wells Fargo Legal Department. This senior lawyer will report directly to the head of the Home Lending Legal Section. In this role, you will lead the Home Lending horizontal alignment strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges across multiple areas in both mortgage lending and mortgage servicing. You will collaborate and ensure consistency with other business lines in the Company and the various teams within the Legal Department and contribute to the overall Company policy. You will also lead Home Lending's strategic priorities and initiatives to expand Home Lending's relationship with other Wells Fargo's customers, with specialized expertise in originating and servicing mortgage transactions appropriate to the unique needs of wealth management customers. Additionally, you will develop relationships with and provide guidance to senior leadership on issues that may present legal, regulatory, compliance, or reputation risk of the Company and provide guidance on implementation of enterprise policy. You will engage and have a significant impact on the Company's operations, strategies, or profitability, and participate in and manage initiatives relevant to the Company's business or Legal Department strategic priorities. You will supervise complex, strategic or operational projects and be recognized as an expert in highly complex areas of law, having demonstrated the ability to address significant legal matters. You will collaborate within the department and across business and staff functions to address legal and risk issues in a manner consistent with the best interest of Wells Fargo. You will take an active role in the development, oversight and delegation of tasks to more junior staff, and provide legal advice and support on bank supervisory matters, complex consumer remediations, escalated media complaints, internal audits, emerging regulatory risks, and other escalated matters impacting the Consumer Lending lines of business.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of work experience, training, military experience, education.
• Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive consumer regulatory experience, including deep understanding of relevant legal authorities.
• Expertise on consumer protection laws, including RESPA, ECOA, TILA, FCRA, UDAAP, and state corollaries.
• Expertise in consumer or other financial regulatory exams or enforcement matters.
• Significant experience representing or operating within large, matrixed organizations providing legal advice and support in connection with risk and regulatory topics.
• Proven ability to create and sustain effective, influential, and trusted relationships with senior leaders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Home Lending horizontal alignment strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges across multiple areas in both mortgage lending and mortgage servicing.
• Collaborate and ensure consistency with other business lines in the Company and the various teams within the Legal Department.
• Lead Home Lending's strategic priorities and initiatives to expand Home Lending's relationship with other Wells Fargo's customers.
• Develop relationships with and provide guidance to senior leadership on legal, regulatory, compliance, or reputation risk issues.
• Engage and have a significant impact on the Company's operations, strategies, or profitability.
• Participate in and manage initiatives relevant to the Company's business or Legal Department strategic priorities.
• Supervise complex, strategic or operational projects.
• Provide legal advice and support on bank supervisory matters, complex consumer remediations, escalated media complaints, internal audits, and emerging regulatory risks.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees