Senior Counsel, Public Affairs

$120,400 - $262,600/Yr

Wells Fargo - Washington, DC

Full-time - Senior

Washington, DC

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

Wells Fargo is seeking two Senior Counsels to join the legal team supporting the 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. The Senior Counsel will support public affairs activities, including coordinating legal efforts on Trade Association engagement, providing advice on advocacy regarding proposed laws and regulations, and preparing briefings for senior leaders. The role requires strong relationship management skills and the ability to interact with various partners within the organization and external resources.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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-haves

• 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 legislative and advocacy processes.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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