Counsel Senior Manager - Legal Entity Governance: Public, Regulatory and Corporate Affairs

Wells Fargo is seeking a Counsel Senior Manager for the Corporate Governance Section within the Public, Regulatory and Corporate Affairs Division of the Legal Department.
In this role, you will focus on providing advice and counsel regarding corporate secretarial and governance for the legal entities of Wells Fargo & Company, including ensuring a consistent approach is applied to all U.
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subsidiaries in alignment with the risk and control framework.
Your team also plays a key role in the creation/acquisition, maintenance and dissolution of U.
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legal entities and in the execution of certain U.
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transactions/reorganizations.
In this role, you will: Work on matters for the subsidiaries of Wells Fargo & Company, including support for all aspects of legal entity corporate governance, planning and preparing for board and committee meetings, overseeing board evaluations for subsidiaries, updating board committee charters and guidelines, confirming subsidiary director and officer eligibility and related diligence, assisting in the preparation of board materials, resolutions and minutes and entity record management; Act as a trusted advisor to U.
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senior management who service as subsidiary board members on a broad range of subsidiary governance matters; Develop, maintain and oversee U.
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standards, protocols and precedents for board governance Serve as Corporate Secretary or Assistant Secretary for designated U.
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subsidiaries; Assist in the creation/acquisition, dissolution and reorganization of U.
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subsidiaries; Align with non-U.
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subsidiary governance teams to suppose the consistency of governance practices and processes across the enterprise; Assist the Corporate Secretary in the development, implementation and maintenance of corporate policies, governance processes and procedures and related risk & control controls and procedure; Manage a team of professionals engaged in this work, comprised mostly of paraprofessionals.
Required Qualifications: 6+ years of Law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education 3+ years of leadership experience Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States Desired Qualifications: Familiarity with bank regulatory governance requirements Experience working on matters for the subsidiaries including support for all aspects of legal entity corporate governance, planning and preparing for board and committee meetings, overseeing board evaluations for subsidiaries, updating board committee charters and guidelines, confirming subsidiary director and officer eligibility and related diligence, assisting in the preparation of board materials, resolutions and minutes and entity record management.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy Strong organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills Managerial experience and project management skills to drive alignment and deliver repeatable end-to-end corporate governance solutions.
Job Expectations: Position will require onsite presence from any of the required locations listed below This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship Pay Range $173,300.
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00 Benefits Wells Fargo provides all eligible full- and part-time employees with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to protect their physical and financial health and to help them make the most of their financial future.
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401(k) Plan Paid Time Off Parental Leave Critical Caregiving Leave Discounts and Savings Health Benefits Commuter Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Scholarships for dependent children Adoption Reimbursement Posting End Date: 6 Mar 2024 * Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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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.
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