Counsel 2 - Executive Compensation

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Wells Fargo & Company, a diversified financial services company, is seeking an executive compensation attorney to join its Legal Department. Responsibilities include research and providing legal advice with respect to the design, governance, implementation, and ongoing administration of equity compensation and other non-qualified benefit plans, such as deferred compensation, employee stock ownership, and incentive compensation plans, including benefit plan prospectuses. Additional responsibilities include: (i) assisting with regulatory compliance requirements and management of legal and operational risk, and (ii) providing advice on compensation-related laws and regulations.

• 2+ years of experience as a practicing attorney
• Active State Bar membership

• Ability to research law and regulations and develop advice with respect to complex legal issues using public as well as company websites and databases
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience preparing legal memoranda for senior attorneys and business leaders
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work while handling multiple matters
• Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration
• Effective in building partnerships, functioning well with project teams, and working for the success of the team

• Experience with nonqualified and incentive compensation plans of publicly traded companies on executive compensation matters
• Understanding of executive compensation-related laws and regulations
• Detail oriented, able to analyze, and develop and execute solutions to complex legal issues
• Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills, a demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines, and a willingness to collaborate with colleagues and other team members

• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time

The salary range displayed below is based on a Full-time 40 hour a week schedule.

NC-Charlotte: Min: $88,200 Mid: $126,000

NC-Charlotte: 301 S Tryon St - Charlotte, NC

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