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Wells Fargo Senior Cybersecurity Counsel - Senior AVP in SAN FRANCISCO, California
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel-Senior Assistant Vice President as part of the Cybersecurity Legal Team within the Technology Law Division with tangible expertise and experience in U.S. and global cybersecurity and privacy laws, rules, and regulations.
For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com/career.
This Senior Counsel-Senior Assistant Vice President will provide legal support and advice to the Chief Information Security Office and the Enterprise Business Resiliency Office, including the Enterprise Incident Management team. The Senior Counsel-Senior Assistant Vice President will serve as a trusted legal advisor and strategic partner in the supported functions.
In this role, you will:
Provide legal advice and represent the Company in highly complex matters and initiatives including but not limited to information security, third-party risk management, incident response, privacy and data, and security policies, procedures, and controls
Provide guidance to internal clients on legal matters, legal risk assessment, planning and policy decisions, claims against the Company, probability of loss, and cost-effective risk mitigation strategies
Draft complex legal documents, review and negotiate documents prepared by outside counsel, and advise on vendor agreements related to information security issues
Independently resolve complex issues and assist the Cybersecurity Legal team to meet deliverables
Collaborate with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Work directly with business clients and develop an in depth understanding of business unit activities and products
Partner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management programs
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 or the equivalent in a country outside the United States
Desired Qualifications:
Experience as a practicing attorney in global financial services cybersecurity laws, regulations, and best practices, and in particular an understanding of the FFIEC, CFTC, NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation, NIST 800-53, NIST Cyber Framework, ISO, and PCI compliance as it relates to banks.
Experience with data breach and incident response investigations
Experience working on policy issues related to cybersecurity, investigations, threat sharing, and privacy as it intersects with cybersecurity
Experience working with law enforcement and national security authorities.
Job Expectations:
Position requires an onsite presence in any of the posted locations.
This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
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.
$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:
14 Apr 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
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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-532021