Assistant General Counsel, Vice President-Regulatory Initiatives

Wells Fargo & Company•Washington, DC

4d•$159,000 - $305,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Vice President to join the Regulatory Initiatives Team within the Public, Regulatory and Corporate Division of the Legal Department. This role will support the Company’s engagement on key legislative and regulatory priorities, including supervision, digital assets, consumer regulations, BSA/AML reform, legislative advocacy, regulatory developments, and external communications. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal research and analysis skills, be familiar with the regulatory rulemaking process, and understand risk management in relation to Wells Fargo’s compliance with laws, regulations, and rules.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.