About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Vice President in the Markets Section of the Legal Department to support the equity derivatives sales and trading businesses.
For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com/career.
This position is responsible for providing legal services advice and counsel to the equity derivatives business of Wells Fargo Bank and its affiliates, including Wells Fargo Securities LLC.
In this role, you will:- Provide legal advice and counsel to the OTC equity derivatives sales and trading, and market-linked notes business, including sales, trading, credit, compliance, and operations functions
- Review and analyze challenges for the OTC equity derivatives sales and trading business that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
- Manage matters of legal significance to the equity derivatives sales and trading business and develop and render opinions, consult with, and advise clients on legal and regulatory matters
- Draft and revise complex legal documents; review and negotiate documents prepared by outside counsel
- Independently resolve moderately complex legal issues and lead team to meet deliverables
- Identify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions, and make recommendations for issue resolution
- Participate in the strategic direction and philosophy of support for the equity derivative trading business
- Collaborate with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
- Work directly with front-office business clients and develop an in-depth understanding of equity derivative trading business activities and products
- Partner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management programs
- Provide counsel and advice regarding related cleared derivatives and bilateral hedging transactions subject to ISDA Master Agreements and ISDA Equity Derivatives Definitions
Required Qualifications:- 5+ years of Law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States
Desired Qualifications:- 3+ years of significant experience in representing clients with respect to OTC equity derivatives and publicly issued structured notes transactions
- Significant knowledge and experience with U.S. laws, rules and regulations relevant to securities and OTC derivatives, particularly the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Dodd-Frank Act
- Experience, knowledge and familiarity with ISDA documentation including relevant ISDA Definitions (e.g., Equity Derivatives)
- Legal transactional and related regulatory experience in a major law firm or corporate legal department
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience building partnerships and consulting effectively with leadership
- Desire to work in a fast paced, high demand environment while balancing multiple priorities
Pay RangeReflected 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.
$191,000.00 - $305,000.00
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
Posting End Date:25 Sep 2025
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. We Value Equal OpportunityWells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
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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