Equity Derivatives Counsel

Wells Fargo & Company•New York, NY

1d•$167,000 - $260,000•Hybrid

About The Position

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel – Assistant Vice President in the Markets Section of the Legal Department to support the equity derivatives sales and trading businesses. For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com/career. This position is responsible for providing legal services advice and counsel to the equity derivatives business of Wells Fargo Bank and its affiliates, including Wells Fargo Securities, LLC. In this role, you will: Provide legal advice and counsel to the OTC equity derivatives sales and trading, and market-linked notes business, including sales, trading, credit, compliance, and operations functions. Review and analyze challenges for the OTC equity derivatives sales and trading business that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Manage matters of legal significance to the equity derivatives sales and trading business and develop and render opinions, consult with, and advise clients on legal and regulatory matters. Draft and revise complex legal documents; review and negotiate documents prepared by outside counsel. Independently resolve moderately complex legal issues and lead team to meet deliverables. Identify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions, and make recommendations for issue resolution. Participate in the strategic direction and philosophy of support for the equity derivative trading business. Collaborate with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals. Work directly with front-office business clients and develop an in-depth understanding of equity derivative trading business activities and products. Partner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management programs. Provide counsel and advice regarding related cleared derivatives and bilateral hedging transactions subject to ISDA Master Agreements and ISDA Equity Derivatives Definitions.

Requirements

4+ 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.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of significant experience in representing clients with respect to OTC equity derivatives and publicly issued structured notes transactions.
Significant knowledge and experience with U.S. laws, rules and regulations relevant to securities and OTC derivatives, particularly the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Dodd-Frank Act.
Experience, knowledge and familiarity with ISDA documentation including relevant ISDA Definitions (e.g., Equity Derivatives).
Legal transactional and related regulatory experience in a major law firm or corporate legal department.
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Experience building partnerships and consulting effectively with leadership.
Desire to work in a fast paced, high demand, environment while balancing multiple priorities.
Ability to work collegially with teammates in an in-house legal environment.
Ability to build relationships across the organization with control functions and front office clients.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and counsel to the OTC equity derivatives sales and trading, and market-linked notes business, including sales, trading, credit, compliance, and operations functions.
Review and analyze challenges for the OTC equity derivatives sales and trading business that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
Manage matters of legal significance to the equity derivatives sales and trading business and develop and render opinions, consult with, and advise clients on legal and regulatory matters.
Draft and revise complex legal documents; review and negotiate documents prepared by outside counsel.
Independently resolve moderately complex legal issues and lead team to meet deliverables.
Identify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions, and make recommendations for issue resolution.
Participate in the strategic direction and philosophy of support for the equity derivative trading business.
Collaborate with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.
Work directly with front-office business clients and develop an in-depth understanding of equity derivative trading business activities and products.
Partner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management programs.
Provide counsel and advice regarding related cleared derivatives and bilateral hedging transactions subject to ISDA Master Agreements and ISDA Equity Derivatives Definitions.