Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Executive Director, to provide expert legal support to the firm's Fraud & Claims Management organization and serve as a senior legal advisor for the firm's enterprise fraud and scam strategy.
In this role, you will:
- Advise senior leadership across Operations, Product, Government Relations and Public Policy, Independent Risk Management, and Legal on fraud and scam prevention strategy, payment system risks, regulatory expectations, litigation/enforcement trends, and emerging legislation.
- Serve as a senior legal advisor for enterprise fraud and scam strategy, including legal risk assessment, issue escalation, and coordination with product-specific Legal subject-matter experts.
- Handle matters that have a significant impact on the Company's operations and strategic initiatives.
- Represent the Company in external fraud and scam strategy forums, including trade associations, industry working groups, regulatory engagements, and cross-sector partnerships.
- Help guide advocacy positions and priorities on legislative activities, payment-system rules, and cross-sector engagements.
- Provide expert-level legal support for fraud operations initiatives, including analysis of emerging trends, AI/ML-enabled fraud detection, customer education and intervention strategies, payment network developments, and cross-industry partnerships.
- Coordinate and deliver executive-level legal analysis, presentations, and strategic communications for regulators, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and senior Legal and business leadership regarding fraud, scams, payment systems, and fraud risk management.
- 7+ 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
- Experience as a practicing attorney advising executive business leaders on evolving legal, regulatory, legislative, and industry developments.
- Significant knowledge and experience covering consumer banking laws, payment systems, and operations strategies at a major law firm or in-house legal department.
- Experience with relevant U.S. laws, rules, and regulations, including UCC Articles 3, 4, 4A; Regulations E, Z, and CC; FCRA; UDAAP; and other consumer protection laws.
- Experience providing legal advice and support in connection with risk and regulatory issues within large, matrixed organizations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of fraud and scam trends, prevention strategies, and risks.
- Demonstrated experience representing organizations in industry trade associations, policy forums, legislative advocacy initiatives, or regulatory engagement activities.
- Experience supporting litigation matters.
- Strong process and project management skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level presentations, legal analyses, and strategic communications for senior business and Legal leadership.
- Ability to build strong relationships and provide integrated business advice while effectively managing legal risk.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Position will require onsite presence from any of the required locations listed.
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule, in office at least 3 days a week.
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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.
$215,000.00 - $355,000.00
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
6 Aug 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.
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Skills Required
- 7+ years of law experience
- Active State Bar membership or equivalent (outside the U.S.)
- Onsite presence at required locations and ability to work hybrid schedule (in office at least 3 days per week)
- Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
- Experience advising executive business leaders on evolving legal, regulatory, legislative, and industry developments
- Knowledge of consumer banking laws, payment systems, and operations strategies (e.g., UCC Articles 3,4,4A; Reg E, Z, CC; FCRA; UDAAP)
- Experience representing organizations in industry trade associations, policy forums, legislative advocacy, or regulatory engagements
- Experience supporting litigation matters
- Demonstrated knowledge of fraud and scam trends and prevention strategies
- Strong process and project management skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations and strategic communications
- Ability to build strong relationships, provide integrated business advice, and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
What We Do
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.2 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 & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 33 on Fortune’s 2025 rankings of America’s largest corporations. Our technology professionals drive innovation, information security, and big data analytics while maintaining a network that handles more than 12 billion customer interactions a year. Join us! Are you looking for more? Find it here. At Wells Fargo, we're more than a financial services leader – we’re a global trailblazer committed to driving innovation, empowering communities, and helping our customers succeed. We believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job – it’s about finding all of the elements to help you thrive, in one place. Living the Well Life means you’re supported in life, not just work. It means having robust benefits, competitive compensation, and programs designed to help you find work-life balance and well-being. You’ll be rewarded for investing in your community, celebrated for being your authentic self, and empowered to grow. And we’re recognized for it — Wells Fargo continues to rank on the LinkedIn Top Companies lists of best workplaces “to grow your career.” 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. © 2026 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.
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