Senior Counsel Regulatory Affairs and Policy

Job ID: R230216Posted: 2026-08-11Location: DC - Washington (20006)Salary: $159,600.00 - $296,400.00Type: Full timeCountry: United States of AmericaCompany: PNCPosition 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 Senior Counsel within PNC's Corporate Governance organization, you will be based in Washington D.C.The Senior Counsel will be a key member of PNC’s Regulatory Affairs and Policy Legal Team, reporting to the Chief Counsel, Regulatory Affairs and Policy, and advising on the legal, regulatory, and policy issues shaping the future of banking services. This role sits at the intersection of banking regulations, payment innovations, stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and other digital assets, and regulatory policy. The successful candidate will provide bank regulatory advice and support regulatory advocacy within PNC and externally with regulators and policymakers. Serving as a key 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; The successful candidate should demonstrate the versatility and adaptability needed to effectively support multiple subject areas and provide coverage across the team as needed.Advising on and advocating for legal and policy considerations associated with stablecoins, tokenized deposits, real-time payments, and next-generation payment infrastructure.Providing thought leadership and support to PNC’s regulatory strategy and relationships in conjunction with other Legal Department and Regulatory/Government Affairs colleagues;Advising senior management on key regulatory issues and trends and on how to proactively manage regulatory issues and relationships;Providing specialized legal advice and counsel to attorneys supporting the lines of business, as well as management in those areas, 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. [moving up because this sounds impressive]Ensuring that PNC is in line with industry best practices for a top-tier bank, in its approach to understanding regulatory guidance; Analyzing legislation to identify issues for PNC and drafting legislative amendments to support ongoing advocacy of PNC Government Affairs;Leading the development of comment letters, advocacy materials, and policy positions on significant regulatory and legislative initiatives affecting banking, payments, and digital assets, along with other new regulations and guidelines that impact PNC. Day-to-day activities would include interacting with trade associations and peer financial institutions to advance PNC's policy priorities, drafting comment letters to regulators on new rulemakings, participating in meetings with regulators to explain PNC’s policy positions, and preparing executives to meet with staff of various government agencies.Participating in the preparation and oversight of regulatory filings related to new business initiatives and interpretive requests related to cutting-edge products and services; Working cooperatively with PNC Legal, Compliance and Audit staff, including support for PNC’s Regulatory Change program;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 DescriptionPerforms 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.QualificationsSuccessful 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: $159,600.00 – $296,400.00Salaries 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 08/11/2026, 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; 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 StatementIf an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io 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.California Residents Refer to the California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice to gain understanding of how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices.