About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel in Legal as part of the Regulatory Initiatives Team Section of the Public, Regulatory and Corporate Division of the Legal Department. For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com/career.
This role will be supporting activities relating to the company's engagement efforts on Digital Assets, Payment Stablecoins, blockchains, distributed ledger technology (DLT) and Cryptocurrencies, and related items (including items that may relate to legislative advocacy, regulatory developments and rules, and external communications). The successful candidate will have strong legal research and analysis skills, be familiar with the regulatory rulemaking process, and an appreciation for risk management in relation to Wells Fargo's compliance with laws, regulations and rules.
In this role, you will:
Research and analyze 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 bank, including novel areas of law
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 teams 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
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
Desired Qualifications:
3+ years of practicing as an attorney with a major law firm, banking regulatory agency, or in-house law department
2+ years of experience advising complex financial institutions on regulatory matters
Familiarity with digital assets, blockchains, cryptocurrencies, and traditional securities, payments, and/or commodities law
Experience analyzing novel legal and regulatory issues in area of practice and providing effective counsel to clients on complex legal matters
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
Preferred in-house experience at a large financial firm or experience at a federal bank regulatory agency
Ability to work effectively in a complex, fast-moving environment with a high degree of collaboration
Strong organizational and project management skills
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Job Expectations:
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
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 (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) 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:
2 Nov 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 (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-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.
Req Number: R-499815
