Job Description
About Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Company is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.1 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth and Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 33 on Fortune's 2025 rankings of America's largest corporations. We ranked fourth in assets and third in the market value of our common stock among all U.S. banks at December 31, 2025.
Wells Fargo Legal Department
The Legal Department Vision is to advance the company's strategy, support its transformation, and effectively manage risk through a team known for collaboration, sound judgement and proactive advice.
Our Strategic Priorities are: Integrated Business Advice; Risk Management; Talent, Leadership, and Community; and Operational Excellence. #LegalDeptJobs
The Role
The Senior Associate General Counsel, Bank Regulatory, will lead a team of attorneys and legal professionals that serve as trusted legal advisors to Executives and Senior Leaders on bank regulatory matters impacting a large, complex and highly regulated financial institution. This role provides strategic guidance on prudential regulation, supervisory matters, and regulatory change initiatives, partnering closely with business, risk, compliance, public affairs and government relations teams.
The role requires strong judgment, the ability to influence at senior levels, and experience navigating regulatory issues within a highly regulated banking environment. Responsibilities include:
- Advising on matters involving the Federal Reserve, OCC, FDIC, and CFPB
- Coordinating regulatory inquiries and examinations; interpreting and implementing evolving regulatory requirements; and supporting enterprise initiatives, transactions, and remediation efforts
- Providing integrated strategic, timely legal advice aligned with enterprise objectives, regulatory expectations, and risk standards
- Developing and leading talent through coaching, feedback, and performance management, fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture and reinforcing disciplined risk management and effective issue escalation
Required Qualifications: - 10+ years of Law experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 6+ years of management experience
- Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States
Desired Qualifications: - Demonstrated expertise in bank regulation, either from a leading financial institution, top law firm, and/or regulatory agency, and can operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly visible setting.
- Proven client relationship and interpersonal skills at the Board and senior executive level, including the ability to provide valuable and trusted advice to clients and colleagues on legal, business management and regulatory questions, and as necessary engage with regulators on behalf of the bank.
- Excellent written and oral communication, influence and negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to (i) adapt quickly to a changing or crisis environment while building relationships and negotiating for desired outcomes, (ii) work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, (iii) understand complex business activities and operations, (iv) prioritize among competing demands, and (v) develop and maintain relationships of trust with business leaders.
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.
$290,000.00 - $500,000.00
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:
30 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.
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.
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