Senior Counsel (Labor Relations)- Employment Counseling & Litigation Section

at  Wells Fargo

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 - $287,600.00

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

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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

Required Qualifications, US:

• 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 State

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with management-side labor law, including organizing campaigns, labor arbitrations, charges, investigations, and NLRB proceedings
• Experience with NLRB elections, collective bargaining, labor contract administration, and labor grievances
• In house legal experience, including representing management in union negotiations
• Experience providing counsel and guidance regarding complex employment and labor law issues
• Ability to analyze labor law and regulatory issues and provide effective advice to clients on complex employment legal matters
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work while handling matters of significance
• 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 tea

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel to join the labor relations practice within the Employment Counseling & Litigation Section of the Wells Fargo Legal Department For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com/career.

In this role, you will:

• Partner closely with management, Human Resources, and other counsel on labor relations issues and initiatives
• Lead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables and contribute to large-scale planning
• Provide legal advice and represent of the Company in highly complex litigation, negotiations, settlement discussions, and claims related legal issues
• Review and analyze moderately complex challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
• Manage highly complex claims and litigation
• Provide guidance to internal clients on legal matters to assist with legal risk assessment, planning and policy decisions, claims against the Company, probability of loss, and develop cost-effective risk mitigation strategies
• Draft complex legal documents, review and negotiate documents prepared by outside counsel
• Independently resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet deliverables
• Identify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions and make recommendations for issue resolution
• Develop the strategic direction for certain claims functions and management of related policies, procedures and controls to mitigate risk
• Educate, train, and supervise less experienced attorneys within the Legal department
• Collaborate with peers, colleagues and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Lead projects, teams or serve as a mentor for less experienced staff
• Work directly with business clients and develop an in depth understanding of business unit activities and products
• Partner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management programs

Required Qualifications, US:

• 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 with management-side labor law, including organizing campaigns, labor arbitrations, charges, investigations, and NLRB proceedings
• Experience with NLRB elections, collective bargaining, labor contract administration, and labor grievances
• In house legal experience, including representing management in union negotiations
• Experience providing counsel and guidance regarding complex employment and labor law issues
• Ability to analyze labor law and regulatory issues and provide effective advice to clients on complex employment legal matters
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work while handling matters of significance
• 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:

• Travel up to 10%
• Ability to work at one of our approved job posting locations
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule, in office at least 3 days a week