About this role:

Wells Fargo & Company is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Cards and Merchant Services Section as an Assistant General Counsel - VP within the Legal Department. The individual selected will join a team of legal professionals responsible for providing legal support to the Merchant Services business line.

In this role, you will:

• Primary responsibilities will involve coordinating and communicating across cross-disciplinary teams of attorneys, risk and compliance partners, and line of business clients on multiple high-level projects and initiatives.

• Be responsible for providing advice and guidance on various federal and state regulations and laws impacting the Merchant Services group, as well as analyzing the corresponding policies, standards, and procedures.

• Expertly handle matters (including the negotiation of contracts) that have a significant impact on the Company's operations, strategies, or profitability.

• Develop relationships with and provide guidance to Legal Department senior leadership, executive officers, and senior business leadership across the Company on issues that may present legal, regulatory, compliance, or reputational risk to the Company.

• Take an active role in the education, training, and mentoring of less senior Legal Department team members.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with credit, debit, and other payment card acquiring, including direct and indirect (e.g. sponsorship/ISO channel) sales arrangements.

• Experience with credit card/debit card network rules and regulations.

• Experience with federal and/or state licensing or acquiring and/or money transmitter rules and regulations.

• Experience with BSA/AML, OFAC. KYC and other financial crimes requirements.

• Experience with merchant services/financial product development and implementation.

• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including merchant agreements, licensing agreements, statements of work, and NDAs

• Experience advising senior management on changes in laws and regulations.

• Ability to evaluate impacts based on changes in laws/regulations and develop company response.

• Experience developing and executing appropriate solutions to complex problems.

• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

• Ability to collaborate inside and outside of the legal department.

• Ability to motivate, communicate, delegate and enable confidence in others.

• Ability to take an active role in the education, mentoring and training of less experienced team members.

• Legal project management experience.

Job Expectations:

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• Ability to work a hybrid schedule (in office at least 3 days a week) at one of our approved job posting locations.

• Ability to travel up to 5%.

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.

$144,400.00 - $300,000.00

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:

9 Mar 2025

* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: 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.

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-439462