About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel (Vice President) to join the Legal Department coverage team for the bank's Commercial Real Estate business.
For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at wellsfargo.com/career.
This position is responsible for providing line of business legal coverage for loan originations and related activity of the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) businesses of Wells Fargo Bank and its affiliates, including Wells Fargo Securities, LLC. The CRE legal team provides transactional support, advice, and guidance in connection with:
Structured lending involving commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) loan originations;
The origination, acquisition, and sale of bilateral and syndicated commercial loans, including construction, acquisition, and portfolio financings; and
Intercreditor issues associated with syndicated loans, senior/mezzanine and A/B loan structures
The CRE legal team also provides regulatory, compliance, marketing, and operational guidance, and routinely coordinates with other Legal Department colleagues, including those specializing in workout, litigation, deposit accounts, and regulatory compliance, as well as with compliance and control partners.
In this role, you will:
Serve as a principal legal advisor to Wells Fargo's CRE businesses
Advise more experienced CRE leadership to develop or influence objectives, plans, resources, and long-term goals for highly complex business and needs
Handle matters that have a significant impact on Wells Fargo's operations, strategies, or profitability
Provide substantive legal advice on matters for management of Wells Fargo and its subsidiaries
Assist in the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges across multiple areas of the enterprise, delivering solutions that are long-term, large-scale and require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and inductive thinking, and coordination of highly complex activities and guidance to others
Assist the business in development and implementation of strategic business initiatives, and work to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
Collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals, including more experienced managers
Engage and influence stakeholders, internal partners, and peers associated with the function or affected by its outcomes
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:
5+ years of significant experience as a practicing attorney in representing clients with respect to commercial real estate loan originations, syndications, and other CRE transactions
Experience with CMBS mortgage loan originations and securitizations, CRE balance sheet lending, loan syndications, and structured lending
Experience with construction finance
Familiarity with lending activity for major asset classes, including multifamily, retail, industrial/warehouse, office, hospitality, data centers and home builders
Experience with title and survey matters
Understanding of the regulatory environment in connection with investment banking advisory engagements and transactions
Extensive experience conducting research and providing counsel and guidance regarding complex legal issues
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration
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 May 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
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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-454926
