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Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel, Senior Assistant Vice President to join the Regulatory Relations, Policy & Control legal team, part of the Chief Operating Office Legal Division. This role will serve as a legal advisor for Regulatory and Policy Affairs within the Chief Operating Office, The Chief Operating Office (COO) is responsible for delivering a consistent approach to business operations across Wells Fargo, strengthening the company’s risk and control infrastructure, and delivering effective and efficient enterprise services to employees and customers.
Job Responsibility
Serve as a legal advisor to the Regulatory Relations function, including support for the Confidential Supervisory Information program and relevant governance documents
Provide guidance to stakeholders related to regulatory interaction best practices
Research and analyze existing and proposed laws, regulations, and guidance related to the Company’s federal supervisory agencies and support advocacy on areas of importance to Wells Fargo
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
Proactively identify policy, legal, and regulatory matters pertaining to area of expertise, and evaluate the legal risk to and impact on the Company
Apply cross-disciplinary or specialty expertise proactively to manage complex legal and regulatory issues
Lead initiatives of varying scope and complexity
Independently resolve moderately complex issues and lead teams to meet deliverables
Requirements
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
Nice to have
3+ years of practicing as an attorney with a major law firm, financial services regulatory agency or self-regulatory organization, or in-house law department
Experience with U.S. financial regulatory frameworks, including interpretation of Confidential Supervisory Information regulations and regulatory interaction
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration including business partnerships and across all levels of team members
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work while handling multiple concurrent matters
Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
What we offer
Health benefits
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Disability benefits
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance