Senior Employment Counsel – Financial Services

Santander; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 127,500 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rewards package

Benefits designed for well-being

Job summary

A global financial services leader in Miami seeks an experienced Sr. Legal Counsel to provide legal advice on employment law matters and to manage employment litigation. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. degree, an active license to practice law, and over 9 years of experience in the financial services sector. Responsibilities include drafting policies, overseeing litigation, and supporting HR initiatives. This position offers a competitive salary range of $127,500 to $220,000 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 9+ Years Experience practicing law in financial services, bank, or law firm.
• Strong litigation background required.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage workload.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal advice on employment law matters.
• Manage and coordinate employment-related litigation.
• Draft and review employment-related policies and agreements.
• Support HR and business leaders with training.

Skills

Legal advice on employment law

Litigation

Understanding of state/local laws

Drafting agreements

Education

Law / J.D. degree

Active license to practice law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A global financial services leader in Miami seeks an experienced Sr. Legal Counsel to provide legal advice on employment law matters and to manage employment litigation. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. degree, an active license to practice law, and over 9 years of experience in the financial services sector. Responsibilities include drafting policies, overseeing litigation, and supporting HR initiatives. This position offers a competitive salary range of $127,500 to $220,000 annually, depending on experience.