Senior AML & Sanctions Counsel - Strategic Compliance Lead

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 133,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

PNC seeks a Senior Counsel in its Corporate Governance group, based in Pittsburgh, PA, with flexibility for Washington DC or Philadelphia. The role focuses on U.S.

and international sanctions, trade controls, and policy support to ensure regulatory compliance across all activities. The position includes advising on AML/ sanctions, reviewing transactions, negotiating deal provisions, and coordinating with outside counsel and regulators.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and bar admission in at least one jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Active state license to practice law.

Responsibilities

• Oversees legal research, analysis, consultation, and documentation to support compliance and risk management.
• Manages outside counsel relationships and provides strategic direction on when to leverage outside counsel.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to integrate legal advice and guidance.
• Networks with outside organizations to advance corporate legal interests and health of the corporation.

Skills

Legal Compliance

Legal Consulting

Legal Practices

Legal Risk

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Assessments

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

PNC seeks a Senior Counsel in its Corporate Governance group, based in Pittsburgh, PA, with flexibility for Washington DC or Philadelphia. The role focuses on U.S.

and international sanctions, trade controls, and policy support to ensure regulatory compliance across all activities. The position includes advising on AML/ sanctions, reviewing transactions, negotiating deal provisions, and coordinating with outside counsel and regulators.