Senior Lead Counsel - Conduct Risk Management

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Counsel in its Conduct Risk Management and Internal Investigations section. This team provides legal advice and counsel to Front Line and Independent Risk Management on conduct-related matters, which may include ethics (inclusive of conflicts of interest), sales practices, allegation management, enterprise investigations, internal fraud, and insider threat. In addition, the Section leads privileged, conduct-related internal investigations for the Legal Department, and serves as the legal liaison for the Conduct Management Office's Enterprise Investigations unit.

In this role, you will:

• Advise senior leaders within the Conduct Management and Conduct Risk Management groups on topics related to employee conduct, providing legal, strategic planning, and risk management advice.
• Provide legal advice and support on conduct programs (e.g. ethics/conflicts, allegations management, insider threat, sales practices).
• Provide legal advice and support on conduct-related regulatory commitments, remediation efforts, and program enhancements.
• Follow and ensure consistent application of Company and Legal Department policies and procedures, including those related to conduct programs
• Assist with the implementation of planned technology improvements to reduce manual processes
• Drive operational excellence, including workforce management, time allocation, modernized programs, and professional development.
• Develop and lead implementation of strategic business initiatives, and lead work team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
• Educate, train, and supervise less experienced attorneys within the Legal department
• Collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals, including more experienced managers
• Oversee and take an active role in the education and training of a team of attorneys
• Engage and influence stakeholders, internal partners and peers associated with the function or affected by its outcomes

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ 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

Desired Qualifications:

• Expertise in providing advice to senior business leaders on complex legal issues related to employee and company conduct.
• Ability to analyze legal and regulatory issues in area of practice and provide effective advice to clients on complex legal matters.
• Enterprise-level experience supporting corporate regulatory and corporate risk issues
• Extensive experience conducting research and providing counsel and guidance regarding complex legal issues.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work while handling multiple matters.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration.
• Effective in building partnerships, functioning well with project teams, and working for the success of the team

Pay Range

$173,300.00 - $359,900.00 Annual

Benefits

• Information about Wells Fargo's employee benefits

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.