Assistant General Counsel VP, Commercial Real Estate Finance

Wells Fargo Bank; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 144,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Assistant General Counsel to join their Legal Department. This pivotal role involves providing comprehensive legal coverage for commercial real estate transactions, including loan originations and syndications. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, offering strategic legal advice that shapes the business's objectives. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in commercial real estate law, demonstrating strong analytical skills and the ability to navigate complex legal issues. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of law experience with a focus on commercial real estate.
• Active State Bar membership required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a principal legal advisor for CRE businesses.
• Provide legal advice on complex matters impacting operations.

Skills

Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Legal Research

Syndicated Loans

Structured Lending

Attention to Detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active State Bar Membership

Job description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel (Vice President) to join the Legal Department coverage team for the bank's Commercial Real Estate business.

For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at wellsfargo.com/career.

This position is responsible for providing line of business legal coverage for loan originations and related activity of the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) businesses of Wells Fargo Bank and its affiliates, including Wells Fargo Securities, LLC. The CRE legal team provides transactional support, advice, and guidance in connection with:

• Structured lending involving commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) loan originations;
• The origination, acquisition, and sale of bilateral and syndicated commercial loans, including construction, acquisition, and portfolio financings; and
• Intercreditor issues associated with syndicated loans, senior/mezzanine and A/B loan structures

The CRE legal team also provides regulatory, compliance, marketing, and operational guidance, and routinely coordinates with other Legal Department colleagues, including those specializing in workout, litigation, deposit accounts, and regulatory compliance, as well as with compliance and control partners.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as a principal legal advisor to Wells Fargo’s CRE businesses
• Advise more experienced CRE leadership to develop or influence objectives, plans, resources, and long-term goals for highly complex business and needs
• Handle matters that have a significant impact on Wells Fargo’s operations, strategies, or profitability
• Provide substantive legal advice on matters for management of Wells Fargo and its subsidiaries
• Assist in the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges across multiple areas of the enterprise, delivering solutions that are long-term, large-scale and require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and inductive thinking, and coordination of highly complex activities and guidance to others
• Assist the business in development and implementation of strategic business initiatives, and work to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
• Collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals, including more experienced managers
• Engage and influence stakeholders, internal partners, and peers associated with the function or affected by its outcomes

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:

• 5+ years of significant experience as a practicing attorney in representing clients with respect to commercial real estate loan originations, syndications, and other CRE transactions
• Experience with CMBS mortgage loan originations and securitizations, CRE balance sheet lending, loan syndications, and structured lending
• Experience with construction finance
• Familiarity with lending activity for major asset classes, including multifamily, retail, industrial/warehouse, office, hospitality, data centers and home builders
• Experience with title and survey matters
• Understanding of the regulatory environment in connection with investment banking advisory engagements and transactions
• Extensive experience conducting research and providing counsel and guidance regarding complex legal issues
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration

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.

$144,400.00 - $300,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. VisitBenefits - 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:

9 May 2025

*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.

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