About This Role
Wells Fargo is seeking a Legal EEO Counsel to join the Employment & Investigations Division of the Wells Fargo Legal Department. The Employment and Investigations Division provides advice and counsel on matters relating to employee conduct including allegation management and internal investigations. For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external careers site at wellsfargo.com/career.
In This Role, You Will
- Analyze and respond to legal claims pending with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") and related state agencies by current and former employees
- Submit the company's response to employment discrimination claims filed before an agency or legal letters submitted by the employee's attorney
- Attend mediations, settlement conferences and agency investigations, including drafting settlement documents
- Participate in less complex initiatives and identify opportunity for process improvements
- Represent the Company in highly complex litigation, negotiations, settlement discussions, and claims-related legal issues
- Provide guidance to internal clients on legal matters
- Review and analyze basic assignments or challenges that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives, and exercise independent judgment to guide medium risk deliverables
- Manage highly complex claims and litigation
- Participate in initiatives of varying scope and complexity
- Support the work of more experienced counsel along with professional staff on complex matters or may consult with more experienced counsel and outside counsel on complex matters
- Present recommendations for complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
- Provide leadership and direction for certain complex functions worldwide
- Advise on the impact of policy, legal, and regulatory changes
- Provide guidance to less experienced counsel or paralegals
- Develop the strategic direction for certain claims functions and management of related policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate risk
- Collaborate with functional colleagues, internal partners, and stakeholders
- Partner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management programs
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ 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 investigating merits of administratively filed employment claims and evaluating legal risk of those claims
- Experience writing persuasive legal responses to the EEOC and related state agencies, including responding to letters submitted by the employee's attorney
- Experience conducting research, analyzing and responding to discrimination cases
- Knowledge of employment law and anti-discrimination law
- Experience participating in agency onsite investigations, legal negotiations, mediations, and settlement conferences
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work while handling multiple matters
- Effective in building partnerships, functioning well with project teams, and working for the success of the team
- Participate in employment law subject matter working groups
Job Expectations:
- This position requires an onsite presence in one of the locations listed below
- This position offers a hybrid work scheduled
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Locations:
- 401 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
- 90 South 7th Street, Minneapolis, MN
- 801 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
- 114 N Beaumont St Bldg D, Saint Louis, MO
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$100,000.00 - $179,000.00
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:
6 Apr 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
- Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
- Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
Reference Number
R-531736-2