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Assistant General Counsel- Executive Director, Municipal Products

2 days ago Washington, DC

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel in the Markets Section of the Corporate & Investment Banking Legal Division to support the Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) Municipal Products Group (MPG), comprised of: Public Finance Investment Banking; Municipal Sales and Trading; Syndicate and Municipal Derivatives Trading; and Reinvestment & Structured Funding Trading.

For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com/career.

In this role you will:

  • Advise MPG on its role as an underwriter for municipal securities transactions
  • Provide legal counsel on municipal sales and trading issues
  • Provide guidance with respect to municipal securities transaction-related activities, including compliance with federal securities laws, tax laws and MSRB rules
  • Assist MPG with responses to RFPs for municipal underwriting services
  • Provide guidance to management on legal and regulatory matters impacting business strategy and policy or claims against the Company
  • Proactively identify policy, legal, and regulatory matters pertaining to MPG, and evaluate the legal risk and impact
  • Independently resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet deliverables
  • Exercise considerable discretion and serve as primary legal contact for assigned clients
  • Collaborate within the department and across business and internal functions to address legal and risk issues in a manner consistent with the best interests of Wells Fargo
  • Coach, mentor, and provide oversight with less experienced attorneys or staff
  • Lead initiatives of varying scope and complexity
Required Qualifications:

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  • 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:
  • Experience as a practicing attorney
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of SEC and MSRB rules and regulations relating to municipal securities underwriting and sales and trading
  • Knowledge of and experience with the underwriting and distribution of municipal securities
  • Knowledge of federal tax laws relating to tax-exempt securities
  • Familiarity with municipal securities sales and trading
  • Familiarity with banking regulation
  • Experience building partnerships and consulting effectively with leadership
  • Ability to execute in a fast-paced, high-demand environment while balancing multiple priorities
Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$215,000.00 - $355,000.00
Benefits

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 benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Critical caregiving leave
  • Discounts and savings
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption reimbursement
Posting End Date:
12 Sep 2025
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells 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 Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells 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.

Client-provided location(s): Washington, DC
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-485427-1
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-03T18:08:28

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Return-to-Work Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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