Securitization Senior Legal Counsel – Vice President

Santander

4d • $230,000 - $280,000

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). Knowledge of residential whole loan trading is a plus. Must have strong legal experience and substantive knowledge reviewing, negotiating and/or drafting deal documents related to financing and securitization transactions. Such documents include, but are not limited to, loan agreements, repo agreements, offering documents (private placements, exempted, or publicly registered U.S. securities offerings), underwriting/placement agreements, term sheets, commitment letters, engagement letters, confidentiality agreements, and form legal documents. Advise Santander’s CIB on its growing Securitized Products business, including in its role as underwriter, structurer, arranger, book runner and placement agent of securities in public and private offerings. 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 offerings and advisory services. As necessary, help cover for other lawyers and with overflow work from other business lines.

Requirements

• J.D. Degree: Admitted to practice in and member of the bar in good standing in the state in which the candidate will practice.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience at a law firm and/or in-house at a financial services firm.
• 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.
• 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 deadlines.
• 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

• 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).
• Reviewing, negotiating and/or drafting deal documents related to financing and securitization transactions.
• Advise Santander’s CIB on its growing Securitized Products business, including in its role as underwriter, structurer, arranger, book runner and placement agent of securities in public and private offerings.
• 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 offerings and advisory services.
• 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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree