Job Description

Job Description
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At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. We are seeking candidates who embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in a workplace where everyone feels valued and inspired.

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

Wells Fargos Consumer Lending businesses empower millions of customers to achieve their dreams every day. Whether its buying a home, purchasing a car, funding a significant purchase, or making important daily credit card purchases, Consumer Lending provides important credit products and services that help our customers succeed. The group includes Home Lending; Auto; Cards, Retail and Merchant Services; Personal Lending; Consumer Lending Control; and Consumer Lending Shared Services.

The Consumer Lending team partners with other businesses across Wells Fargo to create and deliver transformational experiences that help customers gain access to credit. The vision for the Consumer Lending business is to leverage technology and data to make it simple for customers to easily access credit when and where they need it. Consumer Lending serves customers across the country through our distribution network of more than 5,300 retail banking branches and Home Lending offices, as well as online and digital channels.

This Counsel position will report to the Managing Counsel for Default Servicing in the Mortgage Banking section of the Consumer Lending division. This position will play a criticial role in providing support in the areas of loss mitigation and collections.

Required Qualifications
* 5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney
* Active State Bar membership

Desired Qualifications
* Ability to analyze legal and regulatory issues in area of practice and provide effective advice to clients on complex legal matters
* Extensive experience conducting research and providing counsel and guidance regarding complex legal issues
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills
* Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
* Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work while handling multiple matters
* Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration
* Effective in building partnerships, functioning well with project teams, and working for the success of the team

Other Desired Qualifications
* Consumer lending experience with a particular emphasis on default servicing, loss mitigation, and collections.
* Ability to evaluate impacts to the supported lines of business based upon changes in laws/regulations and develop response
* Candidates must be able to assume responsibility quickly and have the ability to work in a complex environment requiring a high degree of collaboration and across multiple jurisdictions
* Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand environment
* The right candidate will also be capable of providing direction, guidance, training and resources to paralegals and/or applicable/relevant support staff
* Experience building partnerships, functioning well with project teams, and working efficiently and for the success of the team while balancing multiple priorities
* Ability to work independently, proactively, innovatively, and creatively while exercising sound judgment and following through to successful conclusions

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.

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Benefits
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