Senior Counsel-AVP, Third Party Contracting

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel to join the Strategic Sourcing Legal: Technology and M&A team in the Supply Chain, Resiliency & Change Management Section of the Technology & Chief Operating Office Legal Division in the Legal Department.

The role will provide legal support for complex third-party commercial and technology transactions, including matters involving cloud computing, software, hardware and other computing devices, data services, artificial intelligence, payment technologies, and other emerging technologies.

In this role, you will:

• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of agreements, in collaboration with partners, clients, and colleagues
• Manage related work performed by outside counsel
• Advise clients on risk management, conflict resolution, and contract interpretation, compliance, remediation, and enforcement
• Provide business-focused, risk-based advice to clients and work in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Support various third-party matters, including third-party technology (cloud computing, on-premises software, and hardware and other computing devices), data services, payment transaction processing, third-party risk management, and regulatory matters, among others
• ​Advise on the impact of policy, legal, and regulatory changes
• Identify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions, and make recommendations for issue resolution
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and colleagues to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Lead projects, teams, or serve as a mentor for less experienced staff
• Work directly with clients and develop an in-depth understanding of business unit activities
  

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 third-party commercial and technology agreements
• Experience with technology transactions involving cloud computing, software, hardware and other computing devices, data services, artificial intelligence, payment technologies, or other emerging technologies
• Experience with third-party risk management, contract interpretation, dispute resolution, and regulatory matters
• Experience providing legal advice in financial services or another regulated industry
• Ability to research law and regulations and develop advice with respect to complex legal issues using public as well as company websites and databases
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced complex environment with a high degree of collaboration

Job Expectations:

• Position will require onsite presence from any of the required locations listed
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule, in office at least 3 days a week
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$139,000.00 - $217,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs 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:

20 Nov 2026

*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.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

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