• Senior Counsel - Corporate Properties

    Wells Fargo (Minneapolis, MN)


    About this role:

    Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel in Legal as part of the Corporate Properties Group Legal Transactions Team.

     

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

    In this role you will:

    + 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 area of expertise, and evaluate the legal risk and impact.

    + Independently resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet deliverables

    + Exercise considerable discretion and may serve as the primary legal contact for assigned clients.

    + Collaborate within the department and across business and staff functions to address legal and risk issues in a manner consistent with the best interests of Wells Fargo.

    + Coach, mentor, and provide oversight for less experienced attorneys or staff

    + Lead initiatives of varying scope and complexity.

    Required Qualifications:

    + 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

    Desired Qualifications:

    + Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial real estate documents, including retail and office leases

    + Experience drafting commercial sale/purchase agreements, drafting sale/purchase closing documents, and handling sale/purchase closings

    + Experience handling landlord/tenant default issues and resolutions

    + Experience handling condemnations and related issues

    + Strong attention to detail and accuracy

    + 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

    Job Expectations:

    + Ability to work at one of the posted locations

    + Ability to work a hybrid schedule, in office at least 3 days a week

     

    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.

     

    $120,400.00 - $250,000.00

     

    Benefits

     

    Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) 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:

    13 Jun 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 (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .

     

    Drug and Alcohol Policy

     

    Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-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.

    **Req Number:** R-463527