Senior Counsel, Senior AVP - Executive Compensation

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel in the Legal Department as part of the Corporate Governance section of the Public, Regulatory and Corporate Affairs division, with a focus on Executive Compensation.  For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com/career.

In this role, you will:

• Advise on executive compensation matters at a public company
• Monitor developments in, and guide, Executive Compensation practices and policies for the Company
• Proactively identify policy, legal, and regulatory matters pertaining to area of expertise, and evaluate the legal risk and impact
• Independently resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet deliverables
• Exercise considerable discretion and serve as the primary legal contact for assigned clients
• Collaborate within the department and across business and staff functions to address legal and risk issues in a manner consistent with the best interests of Wells Fargo.
• Lead initiatives of varying scope and complexity
• Manage outside counsel and other service providers, as needed
• Serve as executive compensation SME on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures
• Own annual updates to long-term incentive compensation award agreements (including international compliance matters)
• Be on-point for executive compensation participant communications (including plan prospectuses)
• Assist in share-counting and related Securities filings with respect to compensation plans that utilize WFC stock
• Be on-point for Wells Fargo’s Stock Purchase Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan
• Be on-point for legacy deferred compensation plan matters, including efforts to consolidate such plans, and related rabbi trust matters
• Be on-point for beneficiary inquiries and hardship distribution requests
• Support Wells Fargo Advisors’ plans from a 409A perspective
• Support 10-Q and 10-K exhibit list updates
• Support Bonus Plan from 409A and governance perspectives 

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 with legal issues specific to executive compensation matters
• Experience providing executive compensation counsel on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures

• Experience managing annual updates to long-term incentive compensation award agreements (including international compliance matters)

• Experience handling beneficiary inquiries and hardship distribution requests
• Background with 10-Q and 10-K exhibit list updates
• Experience as a practicing attorney
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Superior organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration

Job Expectations:

• Position will require onsite presence from any of the required locations listed below in a hybrid work schedule
• 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 achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

$120,400.00 - $262,600.00

Posting End Date:

27 Feb 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

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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