Description:

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