Senior Counsel – Employment Counseling, Litigation

Wells Fargo

. Guide business leaders through complex employment law matters .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $139,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employment law, litigation, and regulatory issues while providing strategic legal counsel and risk management. Capable of leading complex initiatives, mentoring attorneys, and collaborating with business leaders to develop effective legal strategies.

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Employment Law ExpertiseLitigation ManagementRisk Assessment and MitigationActive State Bar MembershipComplex Document Drafting

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Hard Skills

Employment LawLitigationLegal Document DraftingNegotiationClaims ManagementLegal Risk AssessmentPolicy DevelopmentArbitrationRegulatory ComplianceLabor Law

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationMentoringCommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Active State Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Employment LitigationFINRA ComplianceIn-House CounselLegal CounselRisk Management Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide business leaders through complex employment law matters
Deliver strategic legal counsel on employment, labor, litigation, and regulatory issues
Lead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and large-scale planning
Provide legal advice and represent the Company in complex litigation, negotiations, settlement discussions, and claims
Manage highly complex claims and litigation
Advise internal clients on legal risk assessment, planning, policy decisions, claims, probability of loss, and risk mitigation strategies
Draft complex legal documents and review and negotiate documents prepared by outside counsel
Resolve complex issues and lead teams to meet deliverables
Identify and analyze legal issues, develop conclusions, and recommend resolutions
Develop strategic direction for claims functions and manage related policies, procedures, and controls
Educate, train, and supervise less experienced attorneys
Collaborate with peers, colleagues, managers, business clients, and corporate departments
Lead projects and teams and mentor less experienced staff
Develop an in-depth understanding of business unit activities and products
Develop and implement risk management programs with business leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of Law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education
Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States
Experience as practicing attorney in a law firm, in-house, or regulator providing counsel on complex employment law matters
Experience handling employment litigation and arbitration matters
Experience advising on employment issues involving FINRA-licensed employees
Experience managing state and federal employment law matters
Experience supporting management-side labor law matters
Ability to work at one of the posted locations
Ability to work a hybrid schedule, in office at least 3 days a week
Travel up to 10%
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Incentive opportunities may be available