Senior Counsel, Senior AVP – Regulatory Relations, Policy & Control

Wells Fargo

Senior Counsel at Wells Fargo providing legal advice for Regulatory Relations and Policy. Collaborating across teams to address legal and risk issues while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $139,000 - $239,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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
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

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 analysisregulatory compliancepolicy evaluationlegal risk assessmentproject managementproblem-solving

Soft Skills

collaborationorganizational skillscommunication skillsattention to detail

Certifications

Active State Bar membership