Contract Senior Counsel

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Contract Senior Counsel in its Legal Department. This role is for a vacancy in our Toronto office.
In this role, you will:

• Structure, draft, and advise on domestic and cross-border secured and unsecured lending facilities, treasury management products, and other commercial banking arrangements
• Support capital markets, securities and advisory opportunities
• Advise on regulatory and policy matters
• Supervise and manage external counsel
• Represent the Legal Department on special projects, new product proposals, and risk management initiatives

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
• Active Ontario Bar membership

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong drafting abilities, negotiation skills and business-oriented judgment
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently and comfortable making decisions

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work in a hybrid model, in an office at least 3 days a week

Posting End Date:
17 Aug 2025
*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.
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