Senior Paralegal

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join the Legal Department supporting Legal Entity Governance.   For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Provide support to a specialized practice or functional area within the Legal Department requiring a high degree of analytical, written and oral communication and organizational skills

• Support all lifecycle activities related to the formation/acquisition, registration, ongoing maintenance and disposition of new and existing legal entities (corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and trusts) and investments

• Research and resolve issues and matters which may involve substantial legal or factual complexity, through detailed research and examination of documentation and factual investigation

• Provide substantiation and background for specific client inquiries

• Draft and/or review governance documentation such as articles, by-laws, operating agreements, partnership agreements, capitalization tables, stock registers/transfer documentation, and incumbency and officer certificates, and documentation related to other corporate actions

• Present recommendations and exercise some independent judgment while developing specialized expertise

• Collaborate, consult, and provide information with Legal Department attorneys and staff, outside counsel and line of business representatives

• Communicate with government entities as needed

• Identify specific as well as broad, underlying issues in area of expertise and work independently on complex assignments without direct supervision

• Maintain corporate records and minute books in appropriate systems of record or physical storage spaces

• Organize and coordinate board/shareholder meetings, including the preparation and maintenance of meeting agendas and agenda planners, the coordination and posting of meeting materials, and the preparation of meeting minutes

• Draft board/shareholder resolutions and written consents

• Draft and file annual reports or otherwise support the filing process

• Obtain good standing certificates from various states

• Draft and file qualifications and withdrawal forms in foreign states and amendments to qualification registrations

• Administer and ensure the integrity of data maintained in Wells Fargo’s electronic global entity management system (GEMS), including submission of legal entity information forms related to ownership information and other critical information

• Assist counsel with mergers and acquisitions, incorporation and organization of new entities, dissolutions and liquidations and preparation of stock powers and handling stock transfers

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Paralegal experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to serve as a Responsible Paralegal in support of the governance and reporting obligations of multiple legal entities in a fast-paced, deadline driven, collaborative environment

• Ability to manage complex team projects and oversee risk controls

• Experience working with an in-house legal entities team in a large financial services company

• Understanding of Federal banking regulations and US state corporate law

• Strong research skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision

• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint) skills along with ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and applications

Job Expectations:

• Paralegal certification may be required in some states

• Position will require onsite presence from any of the required locations listed below

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

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.

Salary is just one component of Wells Fargo's total rewards package. Depending on the role, a Wells Fargo's employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

$30.58 - $65.24

Posting End Date:

26 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

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.