About Santander
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Our mission is to help people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and expect our professionals at all levels to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.
About Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB)
We support some of the world’s most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customized services and value‑added wholesale products to meet their needs.
Position: Lawyer – Markets Legal Team (Boadilla del Monte)
As part of the Markets Legal team, you will play a critical role in enabling the bank to execute sophisticated transactions safely and efficiently. This role provides a strong platform for professional growth within a highly specialised area of banking law. You will work alongside experts in market products (both structured and non‑structured), developing deep technical expertise while making a meaningful contribution to Markets’ complex financial transactions.
Responsibilities
* Provide legal advice on derivative transactions (both structured and non‑structured) across all types of underlying assets – interest rates, inflation, FX, equity, credit, bonds, commodities – as well as repos, securities lending, structured loans, structured deposits, and structured risk‑transfer transactions, including drafting all necessary documentation.
* Provide legal advice on new regulatory developments affecting Markets, and support the implementation of corporate projects, participating in multidisciplinary forums and working groups.
* Offer legal advice on matters related to Treasury and Markets that require assessment or involvement of the Legal team.
* Provide advice on capital markets transactions, including issuance of structured notes referencing various derivatives and repackaging transactions across multiple jurisdictions. Draft the full suite of legal documentation – prospectuses, terms, dealer agreements, and corporate approvals.
* Provide advice on traditional and synthetic securitisations, and securitisation‑ and finance‑linked swaps.
What You’ll Bring
The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Professional Experience
* At least 12 years of experience providing legal advice on Markets‑related matters (including derivatives, repos, and securities lending). (Required)
* Experience in structured credit derivative transactions. (Required)
* Experience in TRS over equity, loans, and bonds. (Preferred)
* Experience in derivatives on commodities (including EUAs and VCC). (Preferred)
Education
* Degree in Law. (Required)
* A financial background or a degree in Business Management or a related field considered a plus. (Preferred)
Languages
* High level of English. (Required)
* Knowledge of other languages considered an asset. (Preferred)
Hard Skills
* Strong knowledge of market products, including master agreements. (Required)
* Additional knowledge of structured notes issuance and synthetic securitisations valued. (Preferred)
Soft Skills
* Teamwork and strong collaboration abilities.
* Capacity to work under pressure.
* Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and prioritise effectively.
Benefits
* Global opportunities and broad career paths.
* Hybrid working model with flexibility by design.
* Access to hundreds of courses through Santander Open Academy.
* Highly competitive salary with performance‑based bonuses.
* Preferential banking terms, special interest rates, life insurance, and more.
* Global wellness program – BeHealthy promoting holistic well‑being.
* Childcare support and family‑friendly programmes.
* Access to Santander Contigo, offering legal, emotional and administrative advisory services.
* Gym/WellHub membership, medical centres in some facilities, meal subsidy, parking, shuttle service, exclusive discounts.
Legal Compliance
Santander is proud of being an organisation where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.
Next Steps
If this sounds like a role you are interested in, please apply.
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