Assistant General Counsel, Vice President – Regulatory Initiatives

Wells Fargo

Assistant General Counsel managing regulatory initiatives related to legislative priorities for Wells Fargo. Focused on compliance with legal and regulatory matters impacting business strategy.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeMinneapolis • California, Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $159,000 - $305,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

law experiencelegal adviceregulatory analysispolicy initiativesfinancial regulatory frameworksBSA/AMLconsumer protectionprudential regulationsecuritiesdigital assets

Soft Skills

organizational skillsproject management skillsleadership skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailaccuracyinfluencecollaborationcommunicationtraining

Certifications

Active State Bar membership