Assistant General Counsel - VP, Commercial Payments
Today• Chicago, IL
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking Assistant General Counsel on the Payment Products & Operations legal team. This role will focus on providing transactional support for the Corporate & Investment Bank in deposits and payments matters, and other legal support for the Global Payments & Liquidity product organization.
In this role, you will:
- Provide legal advice related to commercial deposits, treasury management services, and payments systems issues
- Represent clients in the Corporate & Investment Bank in highly complex negotiations and claims, often involving sophisticated financial institution counterparties
- Draft and review complex legal documents, including cash management agreements, deposit account control agreements, and treasury management service documentation
- Serve as legal SME for various commercial payment and liquidity management products
- Advise clients regarding existing, new and modified treasury management products and services and emerging payments systems matters
- Participate in industry advocacy efforts relating to deposits and payments matters, including drafting and reviewing comment letters
- Identify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions, and make recommendations for issue resolution
- 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 employees
- Work directly with business clients and partners in the Corporate & Investment Bank and Global Payments & Liquidity organizations and develop an in-depth understanding of business unit activities and products
- Partner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments, including Enterprise Functions and Independent Risk Management to develop and implement risk management programs
- 5+ 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
- Experience as a practicing attorney in financial services and familiarity with Regulation CC and UCC articles 3, 4 and 4A, Federal Reserve, FDIC and other federal banking regulations, and payment system rules (e.g., Nacha, RTP, Fedwire/CHIPS) highly desired
- Experience providing legal support in the commercial payments space
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Effective organizational, client management, and prioritization skills
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines
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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.
$159,000.00 - $305,000.00
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
26 Aug 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.
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Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-477776-3
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-14T18:08:52
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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