Counsel 3 -- Small Business Banking

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Job description

Job Description

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We are seeking an attorney with a minimum of five plus years of experience for a position supporting our Small Business Banking group within the Consumer and Small Business Banking division of Wells Fargo. The individual selected will join a team of professionals responsible for providing legal support in connection with commercial lending, with an emphasis on real estate and personal property secured lending, and the regulatory laws that govern small business lending, including consumer lending related laws such as UDAP, UDAAP, Regulation B, HMDA, FCRA, and FDCPA, among others. This individual will also provide legal support to Wells Fargo's Paycheck Protection Program.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney
• Active State Bar membership

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to analyze legal and regulatory issues in area of practice and provide effective advice to clients on complex legal matters
• Extensive experience conducting research and providing counsel and guidance regarding complex legal issues
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills
• 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
• Effective in building partnerships, functioning well with project teams, and working for the success of the team

Other Desired Qualifications

• Relevant experience in commercial finance legal issues
• Knowledge of applicable banking regulations
• Relevant experience with SBA lending programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program

Job Expectations

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Street Address

MN-Minneapolis: 90 S 7th St - Minneapolis, MN
NC-Charlotte: 401 S Tryon St - Charlotte, NC
CA-LA-Downtown Los Angeles: 333 S Grand Avenue - Los Angeles, CA

Disclaimer

All offers for employment with Wells Fargo are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. Wells Fargo will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state and Federal law, including Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.



Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service men and women.

Wells Fargo is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

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