Junior Company Secretary

About This Role

Wells Fargo is seeking an Junior Company Secretary / Counsel (AVP) for its Legal Department, supporting the Office of the Corporate Secretary. The role focuses on legal entity governance and regulatory compliance across India and the Philippines, ensuring timely filings, maintaining statutory records, and supporting board and committee processes in line with applicable laws and internal policies.

In This Role, You Will

• 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 :

Strong understanding of Indian corporate laws and regulatory frameworks.

Proficiency in drafting and documentation.

Excellent Organizational And Communication SkillsDesired Qualifications

Posting End Date : 6 Nov 2025

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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada : Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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

Reference Number

R-501184

Skills Required

Statutory Compliance Filings, Active State Bar membership, Proficiency in drafting and documentation, Law experience, Understanding of Indian corporate laws, Qualified Company Secretary ACS, Internal Controls Risk Management, Familiarity with secretarial software and digital compliance platforms, Legal Entity Governance, Stakeholder Coordination, Audit Inspection Readiness, Policy Adherence Regulatory Monitoring, Board Committee Support