Assistant General Counsel, Vice President-Regulatory Initiatives

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking Assistant General Counsel, Vice President as part of the Regulatory Initiatives Team Section of the Public, Regulatory and Corporate Division of the Legal Department.  For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com/career.

This role will support the Company’s engagement efforts on key legislative and regulatory priorities identified by leadership, including (without limit) supervision, digital assets, consumer regulations, BSA/AML reform and other priorities (including items that may relate to legislative advocacy, regulatory developments and rules and external communications).  The successful candidate will have strong legal research and analysis skills, be familiar with the regulatory rulemaking process, and an appreciation for risk management in relation to Wells Fargo’s compliance with laws, regulations and rules. 

In this role, you will:

• Research and analyze existing and proposed laws, regulations, and rules to assess applicability to Wells Fargo
• Provide legal advice related to various rulemakings and other regulatory activities, including advocacy through trade organizations, for areas of critical importance to the Company, including developing and novel areas of law 
• Provide guidance to management on legal and regulatory matters impacting business strategy and policy of the Company
• Collaborate within the department and across business and staff functions to address legal and risk issues in a manner consistent with the best interests of the Company, including to engage trade associations on critical priorities
• Establish internal reporting, information-sharing, and escalation pathways with GRPP, Public Affairs Legal, and Legal SMEs to ensure smooth communication and oversight
• Proactively identify policy, legal, and regulatory matters, and evaluate the legal risk and impact
• Independently resolve moderately complex issues and lead teams to meet deliverables
• Exercise considerable discretion and serve as the primary legal contact for assigned clients and coverage topics
• Educate, train, and supervise less experienced attorneys within the Legal department
• Lead initiatives of varying scope and complexity

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:

• 3+ years of experience as a practicing attorney advising financial institutions within a major law firm, banking regulatory agency, or in-house legal department
• Working knowledge of core U.S. financial regulatory frameworks (e.g., BSA/AML, consumer protection, prudential regulation, or securities/digital assets)
• Experience supporting regulatory analysis or policy initiatives, including familiarity with how regulations are proposed and finalized through the rulemaking process (e.g., notice-and-comment under the Administrative Procedure Act)
• Ability to work and influence successfully within a heavily matrixed environment and build effective business partnerships with all levels of team members
• Experience working with changing priorities and deadlines
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule in one of the posted locations, in office at least 3 days a week
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

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.

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:

*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:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.