About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Paralegal Manager to support the Secured Lending, Investment & Product Management section of the Commercial Banking Division of the Wells Fargo Legal Department.
For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com/career.
In this role, you will:
- Manage a team of paralegals to provide effective support to the Legal Department, specifically within the Secured Lending, Investment and Product Management section, supporting secured lending and investment businesses including, asset-based lending, commercial inventory finance, factoring, equipment finance and proprietary investment and related lines of business
- Provide paralegal support across functions and/or business lines, and identify and resolve issues which may impact multiple business lines or the enterprise requiring a high degree of analytical, written, and oral communication and organizational skills
- Work directly with attorneys and business clients and develop an understanding of business unit needs
- Develop relationships with attorneys and business units and be proactive in participating in strategic efforts of client while identifying and addressing issues
- Produce clear and concise advice and written materials that can be submitted to the client with minimal revision or review by an attorney
- Develop processes to track and ensure quality and accuracy
- Oversee the work of the team and monitor progress to ensure timely completion of tasks
- Oversee research and data provided by the team, as well as the preparation of legal documentation, correspondence with clients and attorneys, and other materials, and provide relevant guidance on escalated matters
- Ensure compliance with all applicable policy and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate with attorneys on special requests or highly complex projects
- Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Legal
- Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent
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- 4+ years of Paralegal experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 2+ years of Leadership experience
- 3+ years of focused practice experience in one or more concentrated areas of law, particularly:
- secured commercial transactions and obtaining and retaining priority in collateral
- inventory (floorplan) financing, leasing, and working capital transactions
- accounts receivable purchase transactions
- cross border commercial factoring transactions
- Workforce management experience including directing activities of team members, performance management, career development, coaching, mentoring, and succession planning
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skill
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work while handling multiple matters
- Paralegal certification may be required in some states
- Position will require onsite presence in a hybrid capacity (3 or more days in the office and up to 2 days remotely per week)
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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.
$73,100.00 - $155,900.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
- 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
22 Jan 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.
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