VP Legal Counsel Markets | FTC until 301026 | SCIB

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Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB) is Santanders global division dedicated to supporting leading corporate and institutional clients. We deliver tailored solutions and innovative wholesale products to address the complex needs of our clients worldwide.

The Global Markets business offers risk management solutions investment products and execution services to a diverse client base including corporates financial institutions sponsor and individuals.

This interim client-facing position offers you the chance to collaborate closely with the front office on a broad spectrum of derivatives and securities financing transactions as well as other legal initiatives within SCIBs UK operations.

If you have relevant experience in a similar environment this is an excellent opportunity to become part of a high-performing collaborative and supportive team.

The difference youll make:

• Drafting and negotiating legal documentation for derivatives and securities financing transactions including master trading agreements transaction-level documentation security documentation netting and collateral agreements as well as related ancillary documentation

• Structuring reviewing and leading on transaction documentation throughout the deal lifecycle from initial pitches and mandates through structuring and term sheets to execution

• Reviewing and negotiating facility agreements bond documents security documents intercreditor or subordination agreements common terms agreements master definition agreements confidentiality agreements hedging letters and other documents associated with master trading agreements and transactions

• Monitoring interpreting and embedding relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting SCIB Markets UK business ensuring these are reflected in all product and transaction documentation

• Delivering proactive legal support to the trading floor responding to queries and providing practical business-focused advice

• Contributing to non-transactional legal projects and broader business initiatives as required

What youll bring:

These are the essential requirements you need to be successful in this role:

• Significant experience of negotiating ISDA and GMRA agreements demonstrating your expertise in complex derivatives and securities financing documentation

• Qualified lawyer (minimum 4 years PQE) with experience gleaned in a law firm or financial institution

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts in a clear and accessible way

• Proven stakeholder management skills enabling you to build strong relationships across business functions

• Deep understanding of legal risks relevant to financial markets and the ability to identify and mitigate these effectively

• Up-to-date knowledge of UK financial regulations and their practical application in transactional work

• Outstanding attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work accurate legal work

It would also be nice for you to have:

• Additional European language skills are an advantage

What else you need to know:

This is a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave until 30th October 2026.

The role is based at our offices in Triton Square London located within easy walking distance from Warren Street and Euston.

We want our people to thrive at work and home and also be able to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and to help each other develop. To support this we offer site-based contracts with a hybrid working pattern and our expected level of attendance in an office is at least 3 days a week (pro-rata for part-time roles).

Equal Opportunities.

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.

How well reward you.

Your contribution matters and its recognised. You can expect a fair competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver.

As well as a competitive salary youll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs. For contract roles your salary bonus (where eligible) and certain benefits will be prorated to reflect your contract duration.

• We put 8% of salary into your pension even if you dont contribute yourself. Well pay in up to 12.5% of salary if you contribute as well and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer.

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays which increases to 31 days after 5yrs service with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.

• Company funded individual private medical insurance.

• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as private medical insurance for your family dental insurance and health assessments.

• Protection for you and your family with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.

• Share in Santanders success by saving or investing inour shareplans.

Learn more about our benefits and family friendly policies

What to do next:-

If this sounds like a role youre interested in then please apply.