Senior Counsel - AVP, Employment Counseling & Litigation

Wells Fargo Bank•Minneapolis, MN

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel to join the Employment Counseling & Litigation Section in the Employment Division of the Wells Fargo Legal Department. This position guides business leaders through complex employment law matters that shape risk, policy, and business outcomes. The person in this role delivers strategic legal counsel on employment, labor, litigation, and regulatory issues across a large, complex organization. This position influences legal risk management strategies while partnering with stakeholders to resolve high-impact workforce matters.

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

Experience as practicing attorney in a law firm, in-house, or regulator providing counsel on complex employment law matters
Experience handling employment litigation and arbitration matters
Experience advising on employment issues involving FINRA-licensed employees
Experience managing state and federal employment law matters
Experience supporting management-side labor law matters

Responsibilities

Lead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables and contribute to large-scale planning
Provide legal advice and represent of the Company in highly complex litigation, negotiations, settlement discussions, and claims related legal issues
Review and analyze moderately complex challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
Manage highly complex claims and litigation
Provide guidance to internal clients on legal matters to assist with legal risk assessment, planning and policy decisions, claims against the Company, probability of loss, and develop cost-effective risk mitigation strategies
Draft complex legal documents, review and negotiate documents prepared by outside counsel
Independently resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet deliverables
Identify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions, and make recommendations for issue resolution
Develop the strategic direction for certain claims functions and management of related policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate risk
Educate, train, and supervise less experienced attorneys within the Legal department
Collaborate with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Lead projects, teams, or serve as a mentor for less experienced staff
Work directly with business clients and develop an in-depth understanding of business unit activities and products
Partner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management programs