Legal EEO Counsel

Wells Fargo•St. Louis, MO

3d•$100,000 - $179,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Legal EEO Counsel to join the Employment & Investigations Division of the Wells Fargo Legal Department. In this role, you will analyze and respond to legal claims with the EEOC, NLRB, and other agencies, including managing highly complex claims and related legal issues. You will submit company responses to employment discrimination claims, labor practice charges, and attorney demand letters. You will also attend mediations, settlement conferences, and agency investigations, including drafting and finalizing settlement documents. Additionally, you will participate in initiatives of varying scope and complexity while identifying opportunities for process improvements. You will represent the Company in complex claims, negotiations, settlement discussions, and claims-related legal matters. You will provide guidance to internal clients on legal matters and advise on policy, legal, and regulatory changes. You will review and analyze assignments requiring research, evaluation, and independent judgment to deliver medium- to high-risk outcomes. You will manage highly complex claims while presenting recommendations and exercising independent judgment in complex situations. You will support more experienced counsel and collaborate with outside counsel on complex matters while guiding less experienced team members. You will also develop strategic direction for claims functions and collaborate with stakeholders and business leaders to implement risk management programs.

Requirements

2+ 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

Experience as a practicing attorney investigating merits of administratively filed employment claims and evaluating legal risk of those claims
Experience writing persuasive legal responses to the EEOC, NLRB, and various agencies, including responding to letters submitted by the employee’s attorney
Experience conducting research, analyzing and responding to discrimination and labor cases
Knowledge of employment law, anti-discrimination law, and labor relations
Experience participating in agency onsite investigations, legal negotiations, mediations, and settlement conferences
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work while handling multiple matters
Effective in building partnerships, functioning well with project teams, and working for the success of the team
Participating in employment law subject matter working groups

Responsibilities

Analyze and respond to legal claims with the EEOC, NLRB, and other agencies, including managing highly complex claims and related legal issues
Submit company responses to employment discrimination claims, labor practice charges, and attorney demand letters
Attend mediations, settlement conferences, and agency investigations, including drafting and finalizing settlement documents
Participate in initiatives of varying scope and complexity while identifying opportunities for process improvements
Represent the Company in complex claims, negotiations, settlement discussions, and claims-related legal matters
Provide guidance to internal clients on legal matters and advise on policy, legal, and regulatory changes
Review and analyze assignments requiring research, evaluation, and independent judgment to deliver medium- to high-risk outcomes
Manage highly complex claims while presenting recommendations and exercising independent judgment in complex situations
Support more experienced counsel and collaborate with outside counsel on complex matters while guiding less experienced team members
Develop strategic direction for claims functions and collaborate with stakeholders and business leaders to implement risk management programs