Senior Counsel Anti Money Laundering and Sanctions

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 133,000 - 296,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription drug coverage

Dental and vision options

401(k) with PNC match

Job summary

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. seeks a Senior Counsel in its Corporate Governance organization, based in Washington, DC, Philadelphia or Pittsburgh.

The role entails guiding the compliance program on sanctions and trade controls, policy development, and advising on client diligence, regulatory inquiries, and risk-related issues within a large in-office environment. You will negotiate deal provisions, manage outside counsel, and contribute to legal health across the corporation while

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school is required.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• Industry-relevant experience commonly 8+ years.

Responsibilities

• Performs significant and complex legal work and oversees legal research, analysis, consultation, and documentation.
• Manages outside counsel relationships and provides strategic guidance by combining external advice with internal stakeholder input.

Skills

Legal Compliance

Legal Consulting

Legal Practices

Legal Risk

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Assessments

Education

JD (Required)

Job description

Position Overview

Position Overview At 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 Corporate Governance organization, you will be based in Washington, DC., Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, PA. The primary responsibilities include: providing guidance to the compliance program on U.S. and international sanctions and trade controls, supporting policy development, reviewing and documenting transactions and lending facilities, negotiating deal provisions relating to AML/Sanctions/Financial Crimes/Export Controls, advising on client diligence, responding to regulatory inquiries and exams, and addressing sanctions and other trade-related issues arising in business activities. PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance.

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.

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 Skills

• Legal Compliance, Legal Consulting, Legal Practices, Legal Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments

Competencies

• Business Ethics, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Establishing and Maintaining Trust, External Resource Management, Influencing Through Expertise, Legal Analysis, Legal Function, Negotiating, Problem Solving

Work Experience

Roles 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.

Education

• JD (Required)

Certifications

• Active State License - Multiple Issuers
• Licenses No Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $133,000.00 – $296,400.00. Salaries 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 Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 07/22/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

Benefits

PNC 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

Paid Time Off

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
• 9 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

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at [e-mail]. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

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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Company Culture

For nearly 160 years, PNC has strived to make a meaningful impact for our employees, customers, communities, and shareholders. We believe our success and positive reputation are built on open and honest dialogue, an unwavering focus on smart risk management, relationship-based customer service and community investments. Our inclusive workplace allows our employees to be heard, valued, and developed to do their best work. Being a great place to work means we are making a lasting difference for everyone we serve. Check out the top reasons to join PNC.

Total Rewards

PNC’s total rewards package includes things like time off, benefits, learning and career development, wellness programs, recognition and much more. The benefits and programs highlighted below are just a sampling of what PNC offers its employees. To learn more, visit our Total Rewards page.