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, D.C.

PNC Wealth Management (PNCWM) is PNC’s fast-growing retail investment adviser/broker-dealer. PNCWM’s advice and planning model places an emphasis on managed accounts and PNCWM’s advisory wrap accounts have over $30 billion in assets under management. We are seeking an attorney with experience in investment adviser and broker-dealer regulatory matters to join a team of legal professionals focused on supporting PNCWM as it continues to grow.

The successful candidate will have experience with FINRA and SEC regulation of broker-dealers. Familiarity with regulation of investment advisers and/or insurance agencies is also desirable. Within the PNCWM legal team, you will have opportunities to work closely with counterparts supporting related lines of business, including PNC’s Retail Banking, Private Bank and Capital Markets businesses, as well as PNC’s government and regulatory affairs groups.

Your principal functions will include:

· Primary responsibility for providing legal advice regarding PNCWM’s broker-dealer, including new product and service offerings;
· Interacting directly with PNCWM’s senior business management and compliance and risk management personnel;
· Monitoring for and advising PNCWM on forthcoming regulations and regulatory guidance issued by PNCWM’s primary regulators;
· Developing policies and practices to ensure regulatory and legal compliance;
· Representing PNCWM in interactions with external counsel and counsel for other parties, including fund companies and clearing brokers; and
· Performing work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound, independent judgment and discretion.

The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

· Typically at least five years of experience in investment adviser and broker-dealer regulatory matters and demonstrated ability to fulfill designated responsibilities;
· Under special circumstances, advanced knowledge in a highly specialized legal area may be substituted for fewer overall years of experience;
· The candidate must have an understanding of the securities regulatory process and applicable SEC rules and prior experience with a regulator or another dual registrant is desirable;
· J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited law school;
· Currently licensed to practice in the courts of one or more states; and
·Demonstrated good judgment, strong legal analysis, and oral and written communication skills

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 mu