Senior Counsel - Regulatory Affairs

Position OverviewAt PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success.

As a Senior Counsel within PNC's Regulatory Affairs Legal team, you will be based in Washington, D.C. Responsibilities require time in the office on a regular basis. Some responsibilities may be performed remotely, at manager’s discretion.

This role will provide bank regulatory legal advice within PNC focusing on laws and regulations impacting financial services firms, including in particular prudential bank regulatory requirements, including OCC and Federal Reserve regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Providing bank regulatory legal counsel on statutes and regulations governing PNC’s businesses and operations, including those at the bank and holding company;
• Preparing and filing regulatory applications and notices with the Federal Reserve, the OCC, the FDIC and other regulatory bodies and governmental agencies as may be required from time to time;
• Ensuring that PNC is in line with industry best practices for a top-tier bank, in its approach to understanding and complying with regulatory guidance;
• Monitoring regulatory developments and assisting in the formulation of policy responses (including comment letters) to the banking agencies on regulations impacting PNC, working closely with senior bank regulatory counsel and through PNC’s trade associations;
• Providing legal counsel for working groups established to guide and manage the implementation of new regulations and guidelines;
• Drafting memoranda and at times policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable banking laws and regulations; and
• Working cooperatively with PNC Compliance and Audit professionals.Job Description

• Performs significant and complex legal work while regularly interacting with management. Oversees legal research, analysis, consultation, and documentation within a framework of legal compliance and risk management.
• Responsible for managing the expense for outside counsel relationships, provides strategic direction on when to leverage outside counsel.
• Works with outside counsel combining their advice with analysis and feedback from internal stakeholders to provide practical guidance.
• Networks with outside organizations to advance legal interests and legal health of the corporation and its industry.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred SkillsLegal Compliance, Legal Consulting, Legal Practices, Legal Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Risk AssessmentsCompetenciesBusiness Ethics, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Establishing and Maintaining Trust, External Resource Management, Influencing Through Expertise, Legal Analysis, Legal Function, Negotiating, Problem SolvingWork ExperienceRoles at this level require a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction. Industry-relevant experience is typically 8+ years.EducationJD (Required)CertificationsActive State License - Multiple IssuersLicensesNo Required License(s)Pay TransparencyBase Salary: $130,000.00 – $291,859.00Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.Application WindowGenerally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 04/21/2025, although it may be longer with business discretion.BenefitsPNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 8 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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