Senior Legal Counsel – Retail, Private Banking

Santander

Senior Legal Counsel providing legal counsel on investment products and services at Santander. Supporting regulatory compliance and governance in the retail and private banking sectors.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeMiami • Florida, Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $127,500 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal counsel on investment products and services, including regulatory and contractual requirements
Serve as the legal subject matter expert for broker-dealer and registered investment advisor matters
Advise on corporate governance matters, including governance processes, policies, board and committee practices
Analyze legislative, regulatory, legal, and policy developments impacting the business and provide practical guidance
Conduct legal research on complex legal, regulatory, and industry-specific matters
Monitor emerging legal and regulatory developments and prepare complex legal analyses
Partner with business, compliance, and leadership teams to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited institution – Required
9+ Years Experience practicing law in financial services, bank, or law firm - Required
Expertise handling FINRA and SEC regulatory matters - Required
Extensive knowledge of broker-dealer and registered investment advisor regulatory frameworks
Strong legal research, analysis, drafting, negotiation, and counseling capabilities
Expertise in corporate governance principles, processes, and documentation
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to identify complex legal and business issues, evaluate risks, and develop practical solutions
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills
Active license to practice law in Florida, New York or Massachusetts - Required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive rewards package
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Legal ResearchLegal AnalysisContract DraftingNegotiationCounseling Capabilities

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation SkillsStakeholder Communication

Certifications

Active License to Practice Law in FloridaActive License to Practice Law in New YorkActive License to Practice Law in Massachusetts