Securitization Senior Legal Counsel – Vice President

Santander

5d

About The Position

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. If you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You! The Securitization Senior Legal Counsel – Vice President performs substantive and procedural legal tasks requiring knowledge of legal concepts which are customarily, but not exclusively, performed by a lawyer in the delivery of corporate and legal services to the organization. They organize and supervise processes and special projects as they may arise. Provide legal coverage to Santander’s Corporate and Investment Banking (“CIB”) Securitized Products Group on their banking, lending and capital markets transactions involving a broad range of asset classes and products (including RMBS, CMBS, ABS and CLOS). Whole loan trading is a plus. Must have strong senior level legal experience and substantive knowledge reviewing, negotiating and/or drafting deal documents for various asset classes (including RMBS, ABS, CMBS and CLOS) related to financing and securitization transactions. Such documents include, but are not limited to, credit facilities, repo agreements, servicing agreements, collateral management agreements, purchase agreements, offering documents (private placements, exempted, or publicly registered U.S. securities offerings), underwriting/placement agreements, marketing materials, disclaimers, indentures, trust agreements, term sheets, commitment letters, engagement letters, confidentiality agreements, and form legal documents. Advise Santander’s CIB on its growing Securitized Products U.S. capital markets underwriting business, in its role as underwriter, structurer, arranger, book runner and placement agent of securities offerings for Santander as well as third party client issuers in private placement and exempted transactions (Rule 144A/ Section 4(a)(2)¸ Reg D) and SEC-registered transactions Monitor developments and advise on applicable (with focus on structured products) U.S. securities laws (such as the ‘33 Act and the ‘34 Act), U.S. banking law matters, and other applicable state and federal laws relating to lending, securities offering and advisory services. Work with securitization counsel in production of shelf registration statement and the related exhibits, ensure timely reporting related to public securitization trust, and if 144A, then 15G filings As necessary, help cover for other lawyers and with overflow work from other business lines

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree: Paralegal Certificate - Required.
• 10+ Years Experience in banking or financial services industry - Preferred.
• 10+ Years Experience reviewing and negotiating contracts and/or pleadings with clients - Required.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience at a law firm and/or in-house experience
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter with initiative and excellent anticipation skills; follow up, etc.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks under a tight deadline
• Excellent judgment; independent thinker, and resourceful, with ability to work at a high level independently
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Strict adherence to deadines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong PC skills, particularly MS Office suite of applications.

Nice To Haves

• Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.
• Experience in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal coverage to Santander’s Corporate and Investment Banking (“CIB”) Securitized Products Group on their banking, lending and capital markets transactions involving a broad range of asset classes and products (including RMBS, CMBS, ABS and CLOS).
• Advise Santander’s CIB on its growing Securitized Products U.S. capital markets underwriting business, in its role as underwriter, structurer, arranger, book runner and placement agent of securities offerings for Santander as well as third party client issuers in private placement and exempted transactions (Rule 144A/ Section 4(a)(2)¸ Reg D) and SEC-registered transactions
• Monitor developments and advise on applicable (with focus on structured products) U.S. securities laws (such as the ‘33 Act and the ‘34 Act), U.S. banking law matters, and other applicable state and federal laws relating to lending, securities offering and advisory services.
• Work with securitization counsel in production of shelf registration statement and the related exhibits, ensure timely reporting related to public securitization trust, and if 144A, then 15G filings
• As necessary, help cover for other lawyers and with overflow work from other business lines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level