Senior Counsel - Senior AVP - Regulatory Enforcement and Financial Crimes Legal
Yesterday• New York, NY
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel to manage regulatory enforcement and investigative matters. The Senior Counsel will work on a team of attorneys and paralegals that regularly interact with bank leadership, external counsel, government attorneys, and other stakeholders.
In this role, you will:
- Manage a portfolio of regulatory enforcement matters involving regulators and state and federal law enforcement and other agencies
- Represent the Company in highly complex legal issues, regulatory enforcement investigations, litigation, negotiations, and settlement discussions
- Collaborate with leaders and subject matter experts in the Legal Department and other stakeholder functions, including compliance, risk, regulatory relations, government relations, and corporate communications, in providing strategic, tactical and effective legal support for the individual lines of business and Enterprise
- Develop relationships with and provide guidance to leadership, including executive officers, on issues that may present legal, regulatory, compliance, or reputational risk to the Company
- Draft complex legal documents and review, revise and negotiate documents prepared by outside counsel
- Collaborate strategically with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
- Partner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management solutions
- Handle matters that have a significant impact on the Company's operations, strategies, or profitability
- Review and analyze complex large scale or long-term challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors
- Identify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions and make recommendations for issue resolution
- Develop and lead implementation of strategic business initiatives, and lead work to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
- 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
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- Experience as a practicing attorney leading internal investigations, regulatory enforcement matters and complex litigation including before DOJ, SEC, prudential regulators and state attorneys general.
- Knowledge and practical experience in areas involving regulator, attorney-client, work product and other privileges
- Ability to analyze legal and regulatory issues and provide effective advice to clients on complex legal matters
- Ability to evaluate economic, reputational and regulatory risks and to develop strategic plans to minimize those risks
- Experience conducting research and providing counsel and guidance regarding complex legal issues
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and the ability to work efficiently to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, demanding environment
- Ability to work efficiently in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration
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.
$139,000.00 - $260,000.00
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
1 Oct 2025
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
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.
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.
Client-provided location(s): New York, NY
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-493973-1
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-23T18:08:18
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- FSA
- HSA
- Mental Health Benefits
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Return-to-Work Program
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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