Overview
Transactional Banking & Liabilities Lawyer (S3) based in London, within Santander Corporate & Commercial Banking. This role supports the Transactional Banking and Liabilities business, providing legal advice across cash management, payments and account products.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on transactional banking and liabilities products including accounts, cash management and payment services.
- Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, client documentation and product terms and conditions.
- Support product development, change initiatives and digital platform evolution.
- Advise on UK and EU payments regulation and financial crime frameworks.
- Identify, assess and raise legal and regulatory risks.
- Partner with stakeholders across product, risk, compliance, operations and technology.
- Deliver timely, pragmatic legal advice aligned with risk appetite.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement, including the use of legal technology and AI tools.
What you’ll bring
- Qualified lawyer with experience in banking, financial services or commercial contracts.
- Experience advising on transactional banking products, cash management or payments.
- Experience working with digital banking platforms or connectivity solutions.
- Law degree or equivalent legal qualification.
- Fluency in English.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
- Working knowledge of payments regulation and financial crime frameworks.
- Understanding of legal risk management principles.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Commercial mindset with ability to balance risk and business objectives.
- Proactive, adaptable and solutions‑focused approach.
Benefits
- 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years of service and the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.
- £6,000 car allowance per year.
- Company‑funded private medical insurance, death‑in‑service benefit and income protection insurance.
- Option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
- Share plans to share in Santander’s success.
- Access to staff versions of Santander products with no fees and many other deals and discounts.
- Competitive rewards reflecting your impact and value.
- Wellbeing support including apps, gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
- Enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support for all life stages.
- Volunteering opportunities to give back to communities.
- Global growth opportunities to shape your career across the international network.
Hybrid Working
Roles are site‑based with a hybrid pattern – colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro‑rata for part‑time roles).
Legal & Compliance
Right to work in the UK is mandatory for commencement. No relocation package is offered, and the company pays required employer government fees for visa sponsorship; employees may be liable for personal immigration and relocation costs.
Equal Opportunities
We are an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone – age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to delivering an accessible, fair and welcoming recruitment experience for all candidates.
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