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Sr Counsel, Sr AVP Cross Border Regulatory Advisory Counsel

Today Charlotte, NC

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a US regulatory advisory counsel to support Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) businesses and support teams on cross-border issues, licensing and permissibility analysis, and assessing the impact of regulatory changes to the business. The role will focus on the US but will form part of an integrated CIB global legal advisory team.

This role will be a mid-level attorney who will work closely with senior attorneys to support licensing and permissibility issues for CIB products and services.

Responsibilities:

  • Advise on licensing, permissibility and regulatory legislation impacting CIB, with a particular focus on the US.
  • Implement and interpret legislative and regulatory changes impacting the CIB business.
  • Identify and advise on legal regulatory risks across CIB cross-border transactions.
  • Advise on structuring cross-border products or services to comply with local legislation.
  • Advise on legal permissibility & regulatory guidance regarding development and maintenance of front office cross border target operating models.
  • Support to business, LOB Legal and other functions, including compliance and controls
  • Regulatory advice on business and product development into new jurisdictions
  • Participate in initiatives and identify opportunity for process improvement
  • Advise on the impact of policy, legal, and regulatory change
  • Collaborate with functional colleagues, internal partners, and stakeholders
  • Partner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management program
Required Qualifications:

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  • 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 in the United States
Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience as a practicing attorney in private practice supporting financial services clients or in a financial services in-house legal department and/or financial regulatory agency
  • Experience advising CIB businesses on cross-border legal matters (including licensing and permissibility) and assessing the impact of regulatory changes to the business
  • Demonstrated experience in analyzing legal and regulatory issues within the relevant practice area, and in delivering effective counsel to clients on complex legal matters
  • Prior experience in advising on legal, regulatory, and compliance issues for a financial services firm.
  • Ability to evaluate impacts based on changes in laws or regulations.
  • Experience conducting research and providing counsel and guidance regarding complex legal issues.
Pay Range

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
Posting End Date:
5 Sep 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.

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Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

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b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Client-provided location(s): Charlotte, NC
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-475649-2
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-22T18:09:33

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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