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About the Role

As Senior Legal Counsel for Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (“CIB”), you serve as a trusted legal advisor to a dynamic and growing business platform. You enable strategic execution by delivering pragmatic, risk-aware legal guidance for the US Global Transaction Banking business, other CIB business units and Legal firmwide legal projects and initiatives as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal support to Santander CIB U.S. Global Transaction Banking businesses.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documentation related to letters of credit, trade loans, receivables finance, supply chain finance, structured trade, and credit risk insurance, and cash management.
• Deliver legal guidance to management and business lines on complex issues, including regulatory requirements and legal risks.
• Partner with Risk, Compliance, Operations, and internal stakeholders to mitigate risk and ensure adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee and manage engagement with external counsel to ensure high-quality legal support and cost-effective outcomes.
• Interpret and advise on relevant laws, regulations, policies, and governance standards impacting Global Transaction Banking activities.
• Monitor legal, policy, and legislative developments, conduct research and analysis, and translate findings into actionable business guidance.
• Act as a subject matter expert providing mentorship, technical leadership, and support for cross-functional initiatives, including broader Santander CIB projects.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited institution is required.
• 4+ years practicing law in financial services, bank, or law firm is required.
• Demonstrated experience supporting trade finance and working capital products, including letters of credit, trade loans, receivables finance, supply chain finance, structured trade, and credit risk insurance is required.
• Proven knowledge of cash management solutions and banking operations is required.
• Active license to practice law in NY State is required.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring employer sponsorship to commence employment.

Skills

• Expertise in trade finance, working capital products, and cash management legal frameworks.
• Strong legal drafting, contract negotiation, and documentation review capabilities.
• Knowledge of banking regulations, compliance requirements, and governance standards.
• Ability to analyze complex legal, regulatory, and policy developments and translate into business insights.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills for resolving complex legal issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefings.
• Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
• Ability to build trust, influence decision-making, and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Leadership skills with the ability to mentor, guide, and support team development.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities.

Location

• United States of America

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 4+ years practicing law

Education Level

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Salary/Compensations

• $195,000.00 - $255,000.00 USD

Benefits

• A fair and competitive rewards package
• Benefits designed to support you, your family and your well-being, now and into the future.

About the Company

• Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization.
• Our people are at the heart of this journey and together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.
• This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.
• Our work touches 140 million lives every day.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

Equal Opportunity

• At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply.
• Santander 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, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.