Senior Counsel, Senior Assistant Vice President – Syndicated Lending, Corporate & Investment Banking

Wells Fargo

. Support legal matters arising from Corporate Banking’s loan origination and portfolio activities across both the leveraged and investment grade markets, including syndicated lending and related credit activities.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeNew York City • California, New York, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $139,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support legal matters arising from Corporate Banking’s loan origination and portfolio activities across both the leveraged and investment grade markets, including syndicated lending and related credit activities.
Review, draft, and negotiate legal documents relating to lending transactions, including commitment papers, credit documentation, confidentiality agreements, authorization and organizational documents and other transaction documents arising in the ordinary course of the team’s practice.
Analyze legal and regulatory issues, develop practical recommendations, and help resolve matters in a manner consistent with Wells Fargo policies and risk standards.
Support senior attorneys and independently manage assigned matters of moderate complexity while helping support efficient execution and coverage across the team.
Collaborate with legal, business, risk, and other internal partners on transactional and advisory matters in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Contribute to initiatives designed to improve efficiency and respond to legal, regulatory, and market developments affecting the business.
Provide proactive legal advice and sound judgment, in collaboration with colleagues across Legal, Risk, and the business, to support the company’s strategy and transformation while helping manage legal, regulatory, and reputational risk.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ 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.
Experience with syndicated lending and commercial lending transactions gained in a law firm and/or in-house legal setting.
Experience analyzing legal and regulatory issues in area of practice and providing effective counsel to clients on transactional and advisory matters.
Ability to contribute effectively on transactions and matters of moderate complexity without the need for foundational training.
Strong legal, business and risk judgment.
Ability to integrate smoothly into an existing team structure.
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a complex, highly collaborative environment and to execute in a fast-paced, high-demand setting while balancing multiple priorities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal document draftingnegotiationlegal analysisregulatory compliancetransactional lawsyndicated lendingcommercial lendingrisk assessmentadvisory mattersattention to detail

Soft Skills

strong judgmentteam collaborationanalytical skillscommunication skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesproactive legal adviceefficient executionadaptabilityproblem-solvinginterpersonal skills

Certifications

Active State Bar membership