Senior Counsel - AVP, Employment Counseling & Litigation

About this role: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.For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com/career.In this role, you will:Lead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables and contribute to large-scale planningProvide legal advice and represent of the Company in highly complex litigation, negotiations, settlement discussions, and claims related legal issuesReview and analyze moderately complex challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factorsManage highly complex claims and litigationProvide 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 strategiesDraft complex legal documents, review and negotiate documents prepared by outside counselIndependently resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet deliverablesIdentify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions, and make recommendations for issue resolutionDevelop the strategic direction for certain claims functions and management of related policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate riskEducate, train, and supervise less experienced attorneys within the Legal departmentCollaborate with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goalsLead projects, teams, or serve as a mentor for less experienced staffWork directly with business clients and develop an in-depth understanding of business unit activities and productsPartner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management programsRequired Qualifications:4+ years of Law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, educationActive State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United StatesDesired Qualifications:Experience as practicing attorney in a law firm, in-house, or regulator providing counsel on complex employment law mattersExperience handling employment litigation and arbitration mattersExperience advising on employment issues involving FINRA-licensed employeesExperience managing state and federal employment law mattersExperience supporting management-side labor law mattersJob Expectations:Travel up to 10%Ability to work at one of the posted locationsAbility to work a hybrid schedule, in office at least 3 days a weekThis position is not eligible for Visa sponsorshipRelocation assistance is not available for this positionPay RangeReflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities. $139,000.00 - $260,000.00Benefits Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.Health benefits401(k) PlanPaid time offDisability benefitsLife insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insuranceParental leaveCritical caregiving leaveDiscounts and savingsCommuter benefitsTuition reimbursementScholarships for dependent childrenAdoption reimbursementPosting End Date:16 Oct 2026*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.We Value Equal OpportunityWells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.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.Applicants with DisabilitiesTo request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.Drug and Alcohol PolicyWells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.SummaryLocation: MINNEAPOLIS, MN; DES MOINES, IA; LOS ANGELES, CA; CHARLOTTE, NC; SAINT LOUIS, MOType: Full time