Assistant General Counsel, Executive Director: Auto Lending

About the role

Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Executive Director in Legal to join the Auto Lending section within the Consumer Banking & Lending Division. As a senior individual contributor, this attorney will support the group within Auto responsible for Wells Fargo’s relationships with auto manufacturers, captive finance companies, and large‑scale retailers, as well as other strategic initiatives. For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com/career.

Responsibilities

• Engage and have a significant impact on the Company's operations, strategies, or profitability.
• Participate in and manage initiatives relevant to the Company’s businesses or Legal Department strategic priorities, and supervise complex, strategic or operational projects.
• Develop relationships with and provide guidance to senior leadership, including executive officers, on issues that may present legal, regulatory, compliance, or reputational risk to the Company.
• Recognized as an expert in highly complex areas of the law, having demonstrated the ability to address significant legal matters, which may span multiple business lines and practice groups.
• 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.
• Take an active role in coordinating legal work within the team and developing more junior staff.

Requirements

7+ years of law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education; active State Bar membership (or equivalent outside the United States).

Qualifications

• Legal experience in the auto finance industry.
• Experience supporting lender‑OEM relationships, including program negotiation and provision of integrated business advice.
• Demonstrated expertise in providing legal support to strategic growth initiatives and structured finance transactions in a highly matrixed environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work while handling multiple matters.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan