Senior Counsel, Regulatory Affairs and Policy

PNC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 296,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase plans

Paid time off

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its Regulatory Affairs and Policy Legal Team in Washington, D.C. The role advises on banking regulatory, legal and policy issues and interfaces with regulators and industry bodies.

The successful candidate will apply knowledge of Basel III, liquidity, reporting and capital rules, provide regulatory advocacy, and support enterprise-wide initiatives while collaborating across the team.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in at least one jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of industry-relevant legal experience.
• Experience advising on prudential banking regulations and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Advise on statutes, regulations, and guidance governing PNC’s business.
• Advise on prudential regulations including Basel III capital, liquidity and tailoring.
• Advise on regulatory reporting instructions (Call report, FR Y-9C, FR Y-14).
• Develop comment letters, advocacy materials, and policy positions; interact with trade associations.

Skills

Legal Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

Legal Risk

Negotiating

Legal Analysis

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

Position Overview

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

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Job Profile

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

The Senior Counsel will be a key member of PNC’s Regulatory Affairs and Policy Legal Team, reporting to a Managing Chief Counsel. The person in this role will be advising on a variety of legal, regulatory, and policy issues shaping the future of banking services. This role would be at the intersection of prudential banking regulations, Basel III capital rules, stress testing, liquidity, tailoring, and regulatory reporting. The person will also assist with novel domestic and international regulatory work as needed to assist with enterprise-wide initiatives. The lawyer will provide bank regulatory advice and support regulatory advocacy within PNC and externally with regulators, policymakers and industry associations. The successful candidate should demonstrate willingness to learn, show the versatility and adaptability needed to effectively support multiple subject areas and provide coverage across the team and fast-moving projects as needed. The position is based in Washington D.C.

Responsibilities Include

• Serving as a key team player and legal advisor on an array of statutes, regulations, and guidance governing PNC’s business and operations, including those at the bank, the holding company and their affiliates;
• Advising on and advocating for legal and policy considerations associated with prudential regulations, including Basel III capital, liquidity, tailoring and other related regulations.
• Advising on the regulatory reporting instructions, including Call report, FR Y-9C, FR Y-14.
• Supporting strategic considerations for business growth and capital planning domestically and internationally, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assisting in the development of comment letters, advocacy materials, and policy positions on significant regulatory and legislative initiatives; interacting with trade associations and peer financial institutions.
• Participating in the preparation and oversight of regulatory filings related to new business initiatives and interpretive requests related to new products and services;
• Providing specialized legal advice and counsel to attorneys supporting the lines of business on a wide array of regulatory issues in support of the company’s efforts to achieve its business goals in compliance with law and regulation.

PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

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 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)

Language Assessments

No Required Or Preferred Language Assessments

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $159,600.00 – $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 11/02/2026, 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.

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.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.

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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