Senior Counsel - Public Affairs

Full-time

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The Senior Counsel - Public Affairs is a legal position within the Public Affairs Section of Wells Fargo's Legal Department. This role will support the company's engagement efforts in public affairs related items, such as legislative advocacy, philanthropy, political law, and external communications. The Senior Counsel will have strong legal research and analysis skills and will be responsible for providing guidance to management on legal and regulatory matters impacting business strategy and policy. This role will also involve collaborating with other departments and business functions to address legal and risk issues in the best interest of Wells Fargo.

Salary Information:

The salary for this position is not specified in the job posting. It will depend on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Job Title:

Senior Counsel - Public Affairs

Experience Information:

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
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

H1 and H2 Friendly Headings:

H1: Senior Counsel - Public Affairs - Legal Position within Wells Fargo's Legal Department
H2: Responsibilities and Qualifications

Headlines:

Bold Headline: Join Wells Fargo as a Senior Counsel - Public Affairs
Bold Headline: Legal Position Available in Public Affairs Section of Wells Fargo's Legal Department

Bullet Points:

- Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel in Legal for the Public Affairs Section of the Legal Department
- This role will support the company's engagement efforts in public affairs related items
- The successful candidate will have strong legal research and analysis skills
- Responsibilities include providing guidance to management on legal and regulatory matters impacting business strategy and policy
- Collaborate with other departments and business functions to address legal and risk issues
- 4+ years of Law experience and active State Bar membership are required
- Preferred experience includes practicing as an attorney with a major law firm or banking regulatory agency
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants
- Wells Fargo values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates
- Candidates applying to job openings posted in US and Canada are welcome and encouraged
- Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request
- Wells Fargo maintains a drug-free workplace

Summary:

The Senior Counsel - Public Affairs is a legal position within Wells Fargo's Legal Department. This role will support the company's engagement efforts in public affairs related items and requires strong legal research and analysis skills. The Senior Counsel will provide guidance on legal and regulatory matters impacting business strategy and policy and collaborate with other departments and business functions. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of Law experience and an active State Bar membership, with preferred experience at a major law firm or banking regulatory agency. Wells Fargo values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request. Wells Fargo maintains a drug-free workplace.

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Legal research, analysis, risk management, compliance, laws, regulations, rules, business strategy, policy, legal counsel, leadership, problem-solving, organizational skills, project management, communication

Law degree

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Qualification and Experience -4+ years of Law experience or equivalent -Active State Bar membership

Legal