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assistant general counsel - vp, regulatory initiatives

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associate attorney, litigation

senior vice president & general counsel

Uphold

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  About Uphold
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 Uphold is a financial technology company that believes on-chain services are the future of finance. It provides modern infrastructure for on-chain payments, banking, and investments. Offering Consumer Services, Business Services, and Institutional Trading, Uphold makes pioneering financial services easy and trusted for millions of customers in more than 140 countries.
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 Uphold strips away the complexity and lack of transparency to open up Web3 finance for everyone.
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 To learn more about Uphold, please visit https://uphold.com.
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 The opportunity
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 The Senior Counsel will be responsible for general corporate matters, negotiating commercial agreements, and a key contributor to the design and implementation of risk management strategies and regulatory compliance alongside Uphold&rsquo;s General Counsel, Associate General Counsel and the Compliance and Regulatory Affairs teams. The ideal candidate is a self-driven lawyer capable of taking full ownership of a wide variety of legal and risk management matters at the Company relevant to a highly regulated and fast-growing company. As a result, the Senior Counsel will play an important role in the success and continued growth of Uphold. This position is full-time and exempt, and based in New York. The Senior Counsel will report to the General Counsel.
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   Negotiate, draft, and execute commercial agreements with technology partners and vendors.
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   Offer counsel on wide-ranging legal issues and advise executives within the company.
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   Work alongside other departments across the company, including HR, Security, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Product, and Engineering.
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   Advise on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with commercial transactions.
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   Researching and anticipating legal issues that could impact the company, including developments in the regulation of digital assets.
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   Operationalize legal workflow and contract management across the company.
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   Other duties as required or assigned.
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  Qualifications
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   Law degree from a recognized university.
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   Admitted to NY bar or able to be admitted on motion/reciprocity.
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   8 - 10+ years of corporate experience in large law firm and/or in-house.
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   Experience in cryptocurrency/fintech strongly preferred.
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   Experience working with regulators or for a regulated business is a plus.
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   Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
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   Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues.
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   Ability to work independently with little or no supervision but be a team player with a great attitude.
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 What we have to offer you
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   An amazing work environment in a company that continues to grow, driven by extraordinary and passionate people that keep up innovating and challenging more each day.
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   An international team, in a cutting edge field, working on the most fascinating projects.
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   Growth and career opportunities, and the chance to be proactive and creative.
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   A flexible and enthusiastic work environment that offers you snacks, a lot of coffee and other great benefits.
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   Open and transparent culture - we get together on a weekly basis to share updates, strategic plans, and engage with each other informally over food and drinks.
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   Interesting events that keep you connected with the team and celebrate our success.
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 Be part of a great company that is revolutionizing financial services. Apply now!
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 If this job isn&rsquo;t exactly what you are looking for, visit our careers page to check out all our exciting opportunities.
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 Salary: $200,000+ bonus, benefits, unlimited PTO
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 EEOC Employer
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 We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, and any other protected classes. Difference makes us stronger and better - together.
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Senior Legal Counsel

Deutsche Bank

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  Senior Legal Counsel
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   Corporate Title
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  Vice President
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  New York, NY
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  A vacancy has arisen for a structured products lawyer to join the US Sales &amp; Trading Legal team, in New York. The role involves supporting our businesses by providing transactional and regulatory guidance with respect to derivative transactions and structured note issuances.
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   What We Offer You
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   A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
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   A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days
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   Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
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   Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits
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   Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs
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   What You&rsquo;ll Do
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   Advising on US legal and regulatory aspects of structured product transactions, or organizing external counsel to provide that advice
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   Drafting, or organizing external counsel to draft, documentation for complex derivative transactions across multiple asset classes (credit, foreign exchange, rates and commodities), repurchase agreements and structured note issuances
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   Spotting legal risk issues, working on product development, internal product approval, netting and other relevant processes
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   Be embedded with US Sales &amp; Trading Legal team members reporting to the head of the US Sales &amp; Trading Legal team
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   Working with internal clients from across the globe, but particularly with colleagues in the New York front-office team, and the New York and Jacksonville Legal teams
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   Skills You&rsquo;ll Need
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   A good quality academic training in law, and qualification as a US attorney
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   At least a moderate level of legal transactional experience with derivatives, repo and/or other structured financial transactions, gained as a lawyer in a law firm or in-house (Note that although the product range is broad, we do not expect candidates to have experience in every asset class or product type)
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   A genuine interest in financial services and markets
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   Skills That Will Help You Excel
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   The ability to work independently and as part of an inter-disciplinary team
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   Good commercial sense and excellent verbal and written communication skills
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   Excellent legal analytical skills and problem-solving ability and willingness to be versatile and develop knowledge about different departments within the Bank
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   A team player with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to develop strong working relationships
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   The ability to establish priorities, multi-task and coordinate work activities simultaneously
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   Expectations
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  It is the Bank&rsquo;s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the New York office in accordance with the Bank&rsquo;s hybrid working model.
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  Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.
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  The salary range for this position in New York City is $170,000 to $280,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate&rsquo;s skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.
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   Deutsche Bank Benefits
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  At Deutsche Bank, we recognize that our benefit programs have a profound impact on our colleagues. That&rsquo;s why we are focused on providing benefits and perks that enable our colleagues to live authenti&shy;cally and be their whole selves, at every stage of life. We provide access to physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits that allow our colleagues to stay financially secure and strike balance between work and home. Click here to learn more!
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  Learn more about your life at Deutsche Bank through the eyes of our current employees https://careers.db.com/life
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  # Hybrid #
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  We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
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  Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
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  We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.
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  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Click these links to view Deutsche Bank&rsquo;s Equal Opportunity Policy Statement and the following notices: EEOC Know Your Rights; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.
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Senior Legal Counsel - Vice President

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></h2><p>
Amazon&rsquo;s Legal Department is looking for a talented Associate Corporate Counsel to support Amazon Web Services (AWS), a dynamic and rapidly growing business at the forefront of the &ldquo;cloud&rdquo; computing and service industry.<br>
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Amazon offers its attorneys the opportunity to develop their experience and career with one of the world&rsquo;s most recognized and dynamic brands.<br>
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Key job responsibilities<br>
This attorney will primarily support AWS' international expansion efforts, working cross-functionally with a number of internal teams to plan and execute international expansion strategies. This attorney will provide ongoing legal counsel for senior executives and other business team members.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent</li><li>2+ years of legal experience</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>Experience in web services/cloud computing, software licensing, telecommunications or equivalent</li><li>Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent</li></ul><br>
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br>
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Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<br>
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $195,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.</div>

Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Global Expansion

Wells Fargo

<div><b>About this role:</b><br>
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Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel - VP in Legal as part of the Regulatory Initiatives Team Section of the Public, Regulatory and Corporate Division of the Legal Department.<br>
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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.
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For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com/career.<br>
<br>
<b>In this role, you will:</b><ul><li>
Research and analyze laws, regulations, and rules to assess applicability to Wells Fargo</li><li>
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
</li><li>Instruct and liaise with outside counsel as required</li><li>
Provide guidance to management on legal and regulatory matters impacting business strategy and policy or claims against the Company</li><li>
Proactively identify policy, legal, and regulatory matters pertaining to area of expertise, and evaluate the legal risk and impact</li><li>
Independently resolve moderately complex issues and lead teams to meet deliverables</li><li>
Exercise considerable discretion and may serve as the primary legal contact for assigned clients</li><li>
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</li><li>
Coach, mentor, and provide oversight for less experienced attorneys or staff</li><li>
Lead initiatives of varying scope and complexity</li></ul><b>
Required Qualifications:</b><ul><li>
5+ years of Law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education</li><li>
Active State Bar membership</li></ul><b>
Desired Qualifications:</b><ul><li>
3+ years of practicing as an attorney with a major law firm, banking regulatory agency, or in-house law department</li><li>
2+ years of experience advising complex financial institutions on regulatory matters</li><li>
Familiarity with digital assets, blockchains, cryptocurrencies, and traditional securities, payments, and/or commodities law</li><li>
Experience analyzing novel legal and regulatory issues in area of practice and providing effective counsel to clients on complex legal matters</li><li>
Ability to work and influence successfully within a heavily matrixed environment and build effective business partnerships with all levels of team members</li><li>
Experience working with changing priorities and deadlines</li><li>
Preferred in-house experience at a large financial firm or experience at a federal bank regulatory agency</li><li>
Ability to work effectively in a complex, fast-moving environment with a high degree of collaboration</li><li>
Strong organizational and project management skills</li><li>
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Strong attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills</li></ul><b>
Job Expectations:</b><ul><li>
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time</li></ul><b>
Pay Range</b><br>
<br>
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.<br>
$159,000.00 - $305,000.00<br>
<b>Benefits
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<br>
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.<ul><li>
Health benefits</li><li>
401(k) Plan</li><li>
Paid time off</li><li>
Disability benefits</li><li>
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance</li><li>
Parental leave</li><li>
Critical caregiving leave</li><li>
Discounts and savings</li><li>
Commuter benefits</li><li>
Tuition reimbursement</li><li>
Scholarships for dependent children</li><li>
Adoption reimbursement</li></ul><b>
Posting End Date:</b><br>
2 Nov 2025<br>
<ul><li><b>Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
</b></li></ul><br>
<b>We Value Equal Opportunity</b><br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
<b>Applicants with Disabilities</b><br>
<br>
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .<br>
<br>
<b>Drug and Alcohol Policy</b><br>
<br>
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.<br>
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<b>Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:</b><br>
<br>
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.<br>
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b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.</div>

Assistant General Counsel - VP, Regulatory Initiatives

<div><b>About this role:</b><br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
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.
<br>
<br>
<b>In this role, you will:</b><ul><li>
Research and analyze laws, regulations, and rules to assess applicability to Wells Fargo</li><li>
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
</li><li>Instruct and liaise with outside counsel as required</li><li>
Provide guidance to management on legal and regulatory matters impacting business strategy and policy or claims against the Company</li><li>
Proactively identify policy, legal, and regulatory matters pertaining to area of expertise, and evaluate the legal risk and impact</li><li>
Independently resolve moderately complex issues and lead teams to meet deliverables</li><li>
Exercise considerable discretion and may serve as the primary legal contact for assigned clients</li><li>
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</li><li>
Coach, mentor, and provide oversight for less experienced attorneys or staff</li><li>
Lead initiatives of varying scope and complexity</li></ul><b>
Required Qualifications:</b><ul><li>
4+ years of Law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education</li><li>
Active State Bar membership</li></ul><b>
Desired Qualifications:</b><ul><li>
3+ years of practicing as an attorney with a major law firm, banking regulatory agency, or in-house law department</li><li>
2+ years of experience advising complex financial institutions on regulatory matters</li><li>
Familiarity with digital assets, blockchains, cryptocurrencies, and traditional securities, payments, and/or commodities law</li><li>
Experience analyzing novel legal and regulatory issues in area of practice and providing effective counsel to clients on complex legal matters</li><li>
Ability to work and influence successfully within a heavily matrixed environment and build effective business partnerships with all levels of team members</li><li>
Experience working with changing priorities and deadlines</li><li>
Preferred in-house experience at a large financial firm or experience at a federal bank regulatory agency</li><li>
Ability to work effectively in a complex, fast-moving environment with a high degree of collaboration</li><li>
Strong organizational and project management skills</li><li>
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Strong attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills</li></ul><b>
Job Expectations:</b><ul><li>
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time</li></ul><b>
Pay Range</b><br>
<br>
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.<br>
$139,000.00 - $260,000.00<br>
<b>Benefits
</b><br>
<br>
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.<ul><li>
Health benefits</li><li>
401(k) Plan</li><li>
Paid time off</li><li>
Disability benefits</li><li>
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance</li><li>
Parental leave</li><li>
Critical caregiving leave</li><li>
Discounts and savings</li><li>
Commuter benefits</li><li>
Tuition reimbursement</li><li>
Scholarships for dependent children</li><li>
Adoption reimbursement</li></ul><b>
Posting End Date:</b><br>
2 Nov 2025<br>
<ul><li><b>Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
</b></li></ul><br>
<b>We Value Equal Opportunity</b><br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
<b>Applicants with Disabilities</b><br>
<br>
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .<br>
<br>
<b>Drug and Alcohol Policy</b><br>
<br>
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.<br>
<br>
<b>Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:</b><br>
<br>
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.<br>
<br>
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.</div>

Senior Counsel - Senior AVP, Regulatory Initiatives

Smith & Wilkinson

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  Smith &amp; Wilkinson is proud to partner with Municipal Credit Union (MCU) to lead the search for a newly created Vice President of Operations. Following an internal promotion, this role was established to further integrate Digital Services and Deposit Operations.
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  For over 100 years, MCU has upheld the credit union promise of &ldquo;people helping people,&rdquo; serving more than 600,000 members with affordable financial products and services. As one of New York&rsquo;s oldest and largest credit unions, MCU remains dedicated to supporting its members and employees alike.
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  Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Operations, the VP will lead Digital Services (online and mobile banking on the Alkami platform) and Deposit Operations (including digital account opening and products such as IRAs and certificates). The leader will drive platform reliability and member experience, oversee vendor management and roadmaps, and build scalable processes and teams across these functions.
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  This role offers an exciting opportunity to modernize and stabilize mission-critical operations at a fast-growing, member-focused organization.
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  For a confidential conversation or additional information, please contact Darcy Flaherty or Cameron Boyd.
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Vice President Operations

Warner Music Group

<div><div>Job Description:</div><div>
At Warner Music Group, we&rsquo;re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:</div><div></div><ul><li><br>
 Curiosity: We do our best work when we&rsquo;re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future.</li><li> Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.</li><li> Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we&rsquo;re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.</div><div>
Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds &ndash; an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.</div><div>
Job Title: Associate Counsel, Digital Legal Affairs</div><div></div><div>
A little bit about our team:</div><div></div><div>
The Digital Legal Affairs team is a part of WMG&rsquo;s corporate legal department. The team is charged with negotiating and drafting WMG&rsquo;s key global, multi-territory, and US digital deals in tandem with WMG&rsquo;s Digital Strategy and Business Development team. The Digital Legal Affairs team also contributes to digital licensing policy and strategy and coordinates digital deal implementation. This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Head of Digital Legal Affairs, and ultimately to the General Counsel. In addition to working with the rest of the Digital Legal Affairs team and the Digital Strategy and Business Development team on a day-to-day basis, the role involves regular communication with WMG&rsquo;s labels, Warner Chappell Music, others in the corporate legal department and internal business units and constituencies (e.g., Digital Marketing, Finance, Reporting, Operations, Royalty Accounting, Litigation, Tax, etc.) on important topics raised by digital deals and developments.</div><div></div><div>
Your role:</div><div></div><div>
As Associate Counsel in Digital Legal Affairs, you will draft and negotiate complex and often first-of-kind digital music licensing deals (e.g., subscription streaming, ad-supported streaming, webcasting, social media platforms, services at the intersection of music and AI, gaming, fitness, VR &amp; AR, and other emerging technologies), support various aspects of the deal-making process, advise and execute on digital strategy, and brief WMG&rsquo;s senior management on digital deals and developments. You will be required to function, at a fast pace, in collaboration with a highly sophisticated in-house team of experts in their fields.</div><div></div><div>
Here you&rsquo;ll get to:</div><div></div><ul><li><div>
Negotiate deals for the digital exploitation of audio and video music content, including with digital service providers, social media platforms, app developers, digital content aggregators, emerging tech companies, and AI platforms</div></li><li><div>
Draft agreements and ancillary documentation (e.g., summaries, presentation decks) as part of such deals and provide advice to WMG business units to ensure compliance with contractual obligations</div></li><li><div>
Report on developments relating to specific deals and intellectual property law and policy to WMG&rsquo;s senior management, including the General Counsel and other C-suite executives, as well as to various WMG business units, including the Legal &amp; Business Affairs departments of WMG&rsquo;s labels and Warner Chappell Music</div></li><li><div>
Contribute to internal discussions on new digital strategy and policies relating to developments in business and the law, including those related to AI, as well as lead in authoring and enforcing the resulting policies</div></li><li><div>
Manage and respond to inquiries from WMG business units and international affiliates on matters related to WMG digital deals, digital policies, and a host of related issues/matters</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
About you:</div><div></div><ul><li><div>
Four to eight years of relevant transactional legal experience</div></li><li><div>
At least two years of direct work experience negotiating digital distribution transactions in-house at a music company (in a recorded music or music publishing division), media company or technology company licensing music or other content, or at a law firm</div></li><li><div>
J.D. and active license to practice law in New York State</div></li><li><div>
Understanding of and experience with content licensing, digital media and intellectual property law and the legal implications of AI</div></li><li><div>
Strong negotiation skills and experience (in particular, the ability to lead and manage negotiations with a multiplicity of parts), as well as strong analytical and organizational skills</div></li><li><div>
Refined and well-practiced drafting skills (in particular, the ability to develop and draft legal provisions that address creative solutions in areas with evolving legal guidance)</div></li><li><div>
Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen</div></li><li><div>
Attention to detail and the ability to manage a high-volume workload efficiently and smoothly</div></li><li><div>
Strong familiarity with new technology developments, including AI, and related legal issues</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
We&rsquo;d love it if you also had:</div><div></div><ul><li><div>
A passion for the intersection of music, business, law, and technology</div></li><li><div>
Familiarity with the recorded music and music publishing industries, as well as related legal issues and recent developments</div></li><li><div>
Particular experience and background in commercial negotiations and counseling with respect to AI and copyright</div></li></ul><div><br>
About us:</div><div></div><div>
As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world&rsquo;s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.</div><div></div><div>
Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.</div><div></div><div>
Love this job and want to apply?</div><div></div><div>
Click the &ldquo;Apply&rdquo; link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.</div><div></div><div>
Don&rsquo;t be discouraged if you don&rsquo;t hear from us right away. We&rsquo;re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.</div><div></div><div>
Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.</div><div></div><div>
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This position requires a minimum of four days per week in the office. We value in-office collaboration and believe it's essential for talent development and fostering strong working relationships.</div><div></div><div>
Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div><div></div>
Salary Range<div></div>
$160,000 to $200,000 Annually<div></div>
Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.<div></div><div>
Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div><div></div><div>
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EVerify Participation Poster.pdf</div></div><div><div>
Right To Work .pdf</div></div></div><div></div>

Associate Counsel, Digital Legal Affairs

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