Sr Counsel, Sr AVP Cross Border Regulatory Advisory Counsel at Wells Fargo
New York, New York, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Nov, 25

Salary

260000.0

Posted On

23 Aug, 25

Experience

4 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Legal Matters, Financial Services, Research, Regulations, Training, Legal Issues, Licensing

Industry

Financial Services

Description

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

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .

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

Required Qualifications:

  • 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 State

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
Responsibilities

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:

  • 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.
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