Vice President Legal Counsel

Santander Bank; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution is seeking an experienced in-house lawyer to support its leveraged finance business. The role involves reviewing legal documentation, liaising with stakeholders, and assisting with deal execution. Candidates should be UK, US, or European qualified lawyers with at least 4 years' experience in large cap leveraged finance transactions. This role is based either in London or Madrid, providing an excellent opportunity for career development within a high-profile team.

Benefits

Discretionary performance-related bonus

Pension contributions up to 12.5%

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Voluntary healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' post-qualification experience in a reputable law firm.
• Experience with large cap leveraged finance deals.
• Fluency in Spanish or other European languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and negotiating leveraged finance documentation.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assisting with deal execution from mandate through closing.

Skills

UK, US or European Qualified Lawyer

Leveraged finance transactions knowledge

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Law degree and qualification

Job description

Overview

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB) is Santander's global division that supports some of the world's most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customised services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs. Leveraged Finance is a strategic business for Santander and has demonstrated material growth over the past few years. As the in-house lawyer, you'll support and help manage the legal risks of the leveraged finance business including advising front office and origination functions. This role can either be based in London or Madrid, depending on where you are currently based. If you have performed a similar role previously, this could be the perfect opportunity to develop your career in a high-profile team. Location: Triton Square, London or Boadilla del Monte, Madrid. The difference you'll make:

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and negotiating leveraged finance documentation, including term sheets, commitment letters, mandate letters, credit agreements, intercreditor agreements and fee letters
• Liaising closely with the Leveraged Finance Transaction Advisory team and providing input on documentation issues, legal risk and compliance with the Bank's internal policies and standards
• Assisting with deal execution from mandate through closing, including conditions precedent
• Coordinating closely with internal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions as well as liaising with external counsel
• Advising other product teams on how to interpret and navigate leveraged finance documentation
• Reviewing and negotiating ancillary documents including NDAs, release and reliance letters, amendments and waivers
• Monitoring legal developments and market trends in the leveraged finance market

Qualifications

• UK, US or European Qualified Lawyer with at least 4 years' post-qualification experience in a reputable law firm that is used to transacting large cap leveraged finance deals
• Excellent understanding and working knowledge of leveraged finance transactions and documentation
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven and cross border environment
• Well-developed communication skills both written and verbal

It would also be nice for you to have:

• In-house secondment experience
• Fluency in Spanish or other European languages
• Good analytical skills and commercial acumen
• A highly adaptable, proactive and collaborative approach with demonstrable willingness to learn and be involved in a wide variety of work

Benefits

• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus
• We contribute 8% of salary to your pension, with potential employer contributions up to 12.5% of salary if you contribute; cash withdrawal options available
• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years of service, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional 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 optional discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover
• Share in Santander's success by saving or investing in our share plans