Senior Counsel - Public Affairs

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel to join the legal team supporting Government Relations and Public Policy team within the Public Affairs Section of the Public, Regulatory, and Corporate Affairs Division of the Wells Fargo Legal Department.

For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com/career.

The Senior Counsel will support public affairs activities, including the coordination of Legal Department efforts on advocacy on proposed state and federal laws and regulations impacting multiple business groups and/or enterprise functions, and preparing briefings on developments for senior Legal Department leaders.  This position may also work on Trade Association related matters and other regulatory developments.  The successful candidate will join a team of professionals who are responsible for supporting the Government Relations function in Public Affairs. Such candidate will be able to easily interact and manage relationships with partners throughout the organization (including businesses, Government Relations, different parts of the Legal Department, control partners, and risk partners) and external resources (including contract attorneys, trade associations or law firms).

In this role, you will:

• Research and analyze laws, regulations, and rules to assess applicability to Wells Fargo
• Instruct and liaise with outside counsel as required.

• Provide guidance to management on legal and regulatory matters impacting business strategy and policy or claims against the Company.
• Proactively identify policy, legal, and regulatory matters pertaining to area of expertise, and evaluate the legal risk and impact.
• Independently resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet deliverables.
• Exercise considerable discretion and may serve as the primary legal contact for assigned clients.
• 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 Wells Fargo.
• Coach, mentor, and provide oversight for less experienced attorneys or staff,
• Lead initiatives of varying scope and complexity.

• Develop and maintain relationships with partners across the Legal Department and the Company and influence timely advocacy of new and proposed legal or regulatory obligations.

Required Qualifications:

• 4 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 practicing as an attorney with a major law firm, regulatory agency, or in-house law department
• 2 years of experience advising complex financial institutions on regulatory or advocacy matters.
• Familiarity with trade association engagement of large legal departments.
• Familiarity with the state and federal legislative and advocacy processes
• Familiarity with the federal rulemaking process. 
• Familiarity with enterprise risk management frameworks and functions and regulatory expectations for risk management at large banks and financial holding companies
• Ability to analyze legal issues in substantive law in area of practice and provide effective advice to clients on complex legal matters.
• Strong ability to think independently and provide credible challenge.
• Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to take an active role in the education, mentoring and training of less experienced team members.

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

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 Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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 US: 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.

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.