Legal Markets Executive Director

CIB Legal Markets EDCountry: Spain

IT STARTS HERE

Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization, and our people are at the heart of this journey. 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 mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB) is Santander's global division that supports some of the world's most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customized services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking is looking for a lawyer based out of 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.

We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Legal advice on Capital Markets transactions, including the issuance of structured notes referencing various types of underlying derivatives (e.g., interest rates, inflation, FX, equity, credit, etc.) and repackaging transactions across a wide range of jurisdictions (including Continental Europe and the United States). This includes drafting the full suite of legal documentation, such as prospectuses, final terms / notes T&Cs, placement and dealer agreements, and corporate approvals.
• Legal advice on traditional and synthetic securitisations, as well as securitisation- and finance-linked swaps.

In our team, we also provide advice on the following matters, in which you may have the opportunity to participate:

• Providing legal advice on derivative transactions (both structured and non-structured) across all types of underlying assets (interest rates, inflation, FX, equity, credit, bonds, commodities, emission allowances, etc.), as well as on repos, securities lending, structured loans, structured deposits and structured risk-transfer transactions; including the drafting of all necessary documentation.
• Offering legal advice on matters related to Treasury and Markets that require the assessment or involvement of the Legal team.
• Providing legal advice on new regulatory developments affecting Markets, as well as legal support in the implementation of corporate projects, participating in multidisciplinary forums and working groups.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they 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 8 years of experience providing legal advice on Capital Markets transactions
• Experience in derivative, repos and securities lending transactions (Preferred)

Education

• Degree in Law (Required)
• A financial background and/or a degree in Business Management or a related field will be considered a plus (Preferred)

Languages

• High level of English (Required)
• Knowledge of other languages will be considered an asset.

Hard Skills

• Strong knowledge of market products, including master agreements. (Required)
• Additional knowledge of structured notes issuance and synthetic securitisations will be valued (Preferred)

Soft Skills

• Teamwork and strong collaboration abilities (Required)
• Capacity to work under pressure (Required)
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and prioritise effectively (Required)

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

Your contribution matters, and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. But we know rewards go beyond numbers.

• We’re enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.
• Flexibility that works. Enjoy a hybrid working models—some days remote, some days onsite with your team—along with flexible hours.
• Learning for life. Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our global learning space: Santander Open Academy (www.santanderopenacademy.com)
• Competitive rewards. Receive a highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, motivating you to keep growing with us.
• Financial advantages. Benefit from preferential banking terms, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more.
• Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global wellness programme, we promote Holistic wellbeing.
• We know family is everything. That’s why we offer childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.
• Always by your side. Get access to Santander Contigo, our program for employees and their families offering legal, emotional, and administrative advisory services.
• Extra benefits. Gym/WellHub membership, medical centers in some of our facilities, meal subsidy, parking, shuttle service from various points in Madrid, as well as exclusive discounts and offers for Santander employees. And that’s only the beginning—we’ll tell you more when you join!

We’re here to keep you motivated, help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.
 

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