Job Description

Job Description
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At Wells Fargo, we want to satisfy our customers financial needs and help them succeed financially. Were looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. Join our diverse and inclusive team where youll feel valued and inspired to contribute your unique skills and experience.

Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.

The Legal Department supports the vision, values & goals of Wells Fargo by providing expert, creative, cost-effective, and timely advice and services to all Wells Fargo businesses and support functions. We operate in accordance with the highest standards of judgment, integrity, and ethical leadership to find creative solutions that best serve our customers, prudently manage risks, and contribute to Wells Fargos enterprise success.

Acts as a subject matter expert in a specialized area of law, researches and resolves issues and matters involving the most substantial legal and/or factual complexity, through examination of documentation, investigation and analysis. Works independently on the most complex assignments, including client inquiries, transactions and projects, claims, disputes, cases and/or proceedings, and produces concise written materials for clients, attorneys or outside counsel. Supports highly complex areas within the department requiring advanced analytical, written and oral communication, and organizational skills. Provides support across functions and/or business lines, and identifies and resolves issues which may impact multiple business lines or the enterprise. May work closely with risk, compliance and/or audit, responding to reporting inquiries. Recognizes and properly escalates significant matters. Works directly with clients to understand needs and develops strategic plans to identify and resolve issues. Identifies underlying issues and works independently on the most complex assignments. Leads initiatives within the Legal Department, including developing or improving key processes. Trains other team members in areas of expertise. Provides work direction and coaching to less experienced team members.

Required Qualifications
* 7+ years of paralegal experience
* 5+ years of focused practice in a concentrated area of law

Other Desired Qualifications
* Experience in risk and issue management processes
* Serve as liaison between the Legal Department Issue Management Tiger Team, the Legal Department subject matter experts and the line of business issue owners with regard to the legal review of critical-rated issues in the SHRP system; research critical issues related to third-party risk management; draft memoranda for internal communications as requested by manager; mentor and train junior paralegals on contract administration and drafting; review and redline contract documents for attorney review; miscellaneous duties as required.

Street Address
NC-Charlotte: 301 S College St - Charlotte, NC
MN-Minneapolis: 90 S 7th St - Minneapolis, MN

Disclaimer

All offers for employment with Wells Fargo are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. Wells Fargo will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state and Federal law, including Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service men and women.
Wells Fargo is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.