Assistant General Counsel Jobs in New York
Assistant General Counsel jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in financial services, media and entertainment, real estate, healthcare, and technology across New York City, Albany, and Buffalo. Major employers with deep, lasting footprints in New York include JPMorgan Chase, Pfizer, and Verizon, all of which maintain substantial in-house legal teams. The most in-demand specialties are corporate governance, regulatory compliance, litigation management, and commercial transactions. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking an Equity Finance attorney to join its legal team, providing expert legal support for equity finance (prime brokerage, stock loan, option market making, and delta one swaps). In this role, you will be part of the Equities legal team, covering a growing business.
In this role, you will:
- Serve as a legal advisor to senior leaders in the Equity Finance business
- Advise on the negotiation and documentation of prime brokerage agreements and equity swap master confirmation agreements with institutional clients such as hedge funds, asset managers, and pensions
- Advise on U.S. legal and regulatory frameworks, including the Securities Exchange Act, Commodity Exchange Act, and Federal Reserve Board Regulations T, U, and X
- Handle matters that have a significant impact on operations, strategies, or profitability
- Participate in highly complex legal projects
- Apply Enterprise and Legal Department policies and procedures, including to the management of outside counsel
- Work with other leaders and subject matter experts in the Legal Department to provide comprehensive solutions to complex problems, including process improvement and risk control development
- Determine appropriate strategy and actions to meet moderate to high-risk deliverables
- Interpret and develop policies and procedures for functions with moderate complexity within scope of responsibility
- Develop relationships with and provide guidance to more experienced leadership, including executive officers, on issues that may present legal, regulatory, compliance, or reputational risk to the Company
- Collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals, including more experienced managers
- Engage and influence stakeholders, providing innovative, timely, and reliable legal advice
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of Law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
- Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States
Desired Qualifications
- Experience as a practicing attorney advising on equity finance and prime brokerage
- Significant knowledge and experience covering sales and trading activities, derivatives, and financing transactions in a major law firm or in-house legal department
- Experience with relevant U.S. laws, rules, and regulations, including SEC, FINRA, OCC, and CFTC
- Experience negotiating with institutional clients
- Experience providing legal advice and support in connection with risk and regulatory issues within large, matrixed organizations
- Demonstrated expertise in U.S. securities and derivatives regulations
- Understanding of complex business activities and operations
- Strong process and project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to a changing environment while building relationships and negotiating for positive business outcomes while effectively managing legal risk
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials
Job Expectations:
- Position will require onsite presence from any of the required locations listed
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule, in office at least 3 days a week
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
- Health benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid time off
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
- Parental leave
- Critical caregiving leave
- Discounts and savings
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships for dependent children
- Adoption reimbursement
Posting End Date:
29 Sep 2026- Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking an Equity Finance attorney to join its legal team, providing expert legal support for equity finance (prime brokerage, stock loan, option market making, and delta one swaps). In this role, you will be part of the Equities legal team, covering a growing business.
In this role, you will:
- Serve as a legal advisor to senior leaders in the Equity Finance business
- Advise on the negotiation and documentation of prime brokerage agreements and equity swap master confirmation agreements with institutional clients such as hedge funds, asset managers, and pensions
- Advise on U.S. legal and regulatory frameworks, including the Securities Exchange Act, Commodity Exchange Act, and Federal Reserve Board Regulations T, U, and X
- Handle matters that have a significant impact on operations, strategies, or profitability
- Participate in highly complex legal projects
- Apply Enterprise and Legal Department policies and procedures, including to the management of outside counsel
- Work with other leaders and subject matter experts in the Legal Department to provide comprehensive solutions to complex problems, including process improvement and risk control development
- Determine appropriate strategy and actions to meet moderate to high-risk deliverables
- Interpret and develop policies and procedures for functions with moderate complexity within scope of responsibility
- Develop relationships with and provide guidance to more experienced leadership, including executive officers, on issues that may present legal, regulatory, compliance, or reputational risk to the Company
- Collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals, including more experienced managers
- Engage and influence stakeholders, providing innovative, timely, and reliable legal advice
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of Law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
- Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States
Desired Qualifications
- Experience as a practicing attorney advising on equity finance and prime brokerage
- Significant knowledge and experience covering sales and trading activities, derivatives, and financing transactions in a major law firm or in-house legal department
- Experience with relevant U.S. laws, rules, and regulations, including SEC, FINRA, OCC, and CFTC
- Experience negotiating with institutional clients
- Experience providing legal advice and support in connection with risk and regulatory issues within large, matrixed organizations
- Demonstrated expertise in U.S. securities and derivatives regulations
- Understanding of complex business activities and operations
- Strong process and project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to a changing environment while building relationships and negotiating for positive business outcomes while effectively managing legal risk
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials
Job Expectations:
- Position will require onsite presence from any of the required locations listed
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule, in office at least 3 days a week
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
- Health benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid time off
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
- Parental leave
- Critical caregiving leave
- Discounts and savings
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships for dependent children
- Adoption reimbursement
Posting End Date:
29 Sep 2026- Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
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Who's Hiring
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- Banking & Financial Services
- Education
- Investment & Asset Management
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Medical Devices
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant general counsel jobs across New York.
- Active New York State Bar admission or admission by reciprocity in good standing
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required
- Minimum several years of experience in corporate, regulatory, or litigation practice
- Demonstrated background in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
- Experience advising senior leadership on legal risk in a regulated industry
- Strong written and oral communication skills for executive and board-level audiences
Assistant General Counsel Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a assistant general counsel in New York?
You must be admitted to practice law in New York State, which requires earning a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, passing the New York State Bar Examination administered by the New York State Board of Law Examiners, and completing the character and fitness review. After admission, candidates typically build experience as an associate at a law firm or in a junior in-house role before moving into an assistant general counsel position at a company headquartered or operating in New York.
How much do assistant general counsels make in New York?
Assistant general counsels in New York earn a median of about $207,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $85,200 for the lowest 10% to over $391,420 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire assistant general counsels in New York?
Employers hiring assistant general counsels in New York right now include Meta, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's concentration of financial institutions, global media companies, and large healthcare networks means in-house legal openings appear consistently throughout the year.
Which New York cities have the most assistant general counsel jobs?
New York, Manhattan, and Brooklyn have the most assistant general counsel openings in New York. New York City dominates the distribution because it is home to the headquarters of major banks, insurers, media companies, and Fortune 500 corporations, while Albany draws in-house counsel roles tied to state government contractors and regulated utilities, and Buffalo supports openings at regional financial institutions and healthcare systems.
Are there remote assistant general counsel jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than many legal roles. About 76% of assistant general counsel openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based and advisory nature of in-house legal work. Contract review, compliance counseling, and policy drafting are the functions most commonly performed remotely, while roles requiring frequent executive presence or court appearances tend to be on-site.
How can I get hired as a assistant general counsel in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to join a New York law firm or a large employer's legal department as a junior associate or staff attorney and build relevant practice area experience before making the in-house move. Large New York-based companies in financial services and healthcare regularly hire recent bar admittees into legal rotational or compliance analyst roles that feed into assistant general counsel tracks. A New York Bar admission, a relevant industry credential such as a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional designation, or a clerkship with a New York state or federal court strengthens a candidate's profile considerably.
Where can I find and apply to assistant general counsel jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to assistant general counsel jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across New York City, Albany, Buffalo, and surrounding areas. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and practice area, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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