Senior Counsel-AVP, Third Party Contracting

Wells Fargo•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$139,000 - $217,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel to join the Strategic Sourcing Legal: Technology and M&A team in the Supply Chain, Resiliency & Change Management Section of the Technology & Chief Operating Office Legal Division in the Legal Department. The role provides legal support for complex third-party commercial and technology transactions, including matters involving cloud computing, software, hardware and other computing devices, data services, artificial intelligence, payment technologies, and other emerging technologies. The position involves drafting and negotiating agreements, advising clients on legal and business risks, managing work performed by outside counsel, and collaborating with partners, clients, and colleagues. The Senior Counsel will work directly with clients, develop an in-depth understanding of business unit activities, and may lead projects or teams or mentor less experienced staff. The position requires onsite presence at one of the required locations and a hybrid schedule with at least three days per week in the office. It is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

4 or more years of law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, education, or a combination of these.
Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience drafting and negotiating complex third-party commercial and technology agreements.
Experience with technology transactions involving cloud computing, software, hardware and other computing devices, data services, artificial intelligence, payment technologies, or other emerging technologies.
Experience with third-party risk management, contract interpretation, dispute resolution, and regulatory matters.
Experience providing legal advice in financial services or another regulated industry.
Ability to research law and regulations and develop advice on complex legal issues using public and company websites and databases.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment with a high degree of collaboration.

Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate a wide variety of agreements in collaboration with partners, clients, and colleagues.
Manage related work performed by outside counsel.
Advise clients on risk management, conflict resolution, contract interpretation, compliance, remediation, and enforcement.
Provide business-focused, risk-based advice in a collaborative, team-based environment.
Support third-party matters involving technology, cloud computing, on-premises software, hardware and other computing devices, data services, payment transaction processing, third-party risk management, and regulatory issues.
Advise on the impact of policy, legal, and regulatory changes.
Identify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions, and recommend resolutions.
Collaborate with partners, clients, and colleagues to resolve issues and achieve goals.
Lead projects or teams, or mentor less experienced staff.
Work directly with clients and develop an in-depth understanding of business unit activities.