Assistant General Counsel, Executive Director Trust Services

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Executive Director, to join the Trust Services Legal Section within the Wealth & Investment Management Division of the Legal Department, to serve as a senior legal advisor to the bank fiduciary and trust services organization, and its risk, compliance and control executives.

In this role, you will:

• Lead complex initiatives with broad impact and act as a key participant in large scale planning
• Handle matters that have a significant impact on the Company's operations, strategies, or profitability
• Provide legal advice on matters for management of the Corporation and its subsidiaries
• Serve as a legal advisor to the businesses within Wells Fargo
• Review and analyze complex large scale or long-term challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors
• Manage highly complex claims and complaints
• Identify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions, and make recommendations for issue resolution
• Provide substantive legal advice on matters for more experienced management of the Corporation
• Develop and lead implementation of strategic business initiatives, and lead work team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
• Educate, train, and supervise less experienced attorneys within the Legal department
• Collaborate strategically with peers, colleagues, and mid-level to more experienced managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Oversee and take an active role in the education and training of a team of attorneys
• Engage and influence stakeholders, internal partners, and peers associated with the function or affected by its outcomes

Required Qualifications:

•  7+ 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:

• Experience as a practicing attorney supporting Trust Services products for high net worth/ultra-high net worth clients
• Experience advising on bank fiduciary activities under Regulation 9 and defending fiduciary related claims
• Proven collaboration skills with the ability to interface with regulators, internal regulatory relation stakeholders, legal subject matter experts across the enterprise, and business stakeholders
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and develop and execute risk-focused solutions
• Demonstrated experience advising senior management

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work at one of our approved posted locations
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule, in office at least 3 days a week
• 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).

$215,000.00 - $355,000.00

Posting End Date:

4 Mar 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells 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.

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.