Senior Counsel, Senior AVP
Yesterday• Irving, TX
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel in the Consumer Lending Litigation Section of the Risk, Intellectual Property, and Litigation Division. This is a mid-level attorney role that will manage a large volume of moderate risk litigation for the Cards, Merchant Services, Retail Services and the Personal Lines & Loans businesses.
In this role, you will:
- Manage moderately complex claims and litigation
- Provide legal advice and representation of the Company in moderate risk litigation, negotiations, settlement discussions, and claims related legal issues
- Review and analyze moderately complex challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
- Provide 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 strategies
- Draft and review complex legal documents prepared by outside counsel
- Identify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions, and make recommendations for issue resolution
- Collaborate with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
- Lead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables and contribute to large-scale planning
- Work directly with business clients and develop an in-depth understanding of business unit activities and products
- 4+ 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
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- Experience as a practicing attorney in private practice supporting financial services clients or in a financial services in-house legal department and/or financial regulatory agency.
- Experience in consumer lending litigation, specifically related to credit cards, merchant services, retail services, personal lines and loans, mortgage / home lending.
- Experience conducting research and providing counsel and guidance regarding complex legal issues.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective organizational, client management, and prioritization skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.
14 Sep 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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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): Irving, TX
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-488855
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-09-06T18:09:09
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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