Assistant General Counsel, Vice President-Regulatory Initiatives

MINNEAPOLIS

Saturday, 30 May 2026

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. Required Qualifications: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. Desired Qualifications: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. Job Expectations:Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Ability to work a hybrid schedule in one of the posted locations, in office at least 3 days a week. This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Pay Range Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.$159,000.00 - $305,000.00 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:9 Jun 2026 - 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.

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