Legal Counsel – Digital & Technology

Santander

Legal Counsel providing legal support related to operations and infrastructure for Santander UK. Drafting and negotiating contracts while ensuring compliance in a technology-driven environment.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal advice on complex commercial contracts and outsourcing within the financial services sector, while effectively managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Legal AdviceCommercial Contract LawOutsourcing KnowledgeRegulatory ComplianceStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingNegotiationProject ManagementData Protection KnowledgeLegal Template Development

Soft Skills

CreativityInnovationCommunicationTraining and Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Qualified SolicitorBar Admission

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesPrudential Regulation AuthorityOutsourcing Risk ManagementEmployee PlatformsInsurance Distribution

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

providing legal advice relating to a wide range of agreements that support Santander UK’s operations and infrastructure, including drafting, negotiating and advising on contracts for outsourced and material services
consultancy services (including IT)
marketing and sponsorship
intra-group arrangements
insurance distribution (from a commercial contracts perspective)
cash management services
employee platforms and rewards
strategic projects
advising on the regulatory regimes that apply to the provision of services to Santander as a ring-fenced bank in the UK.
working closely with stakeholders across the Bank to deliver expert, accurate, concise, commercial and cost-effective legal advice that is readily understandable to non-lawyers, and which facilitates business decisions
demonstrating creativity and innovation in reaching practical solutions on complex subject matters and be comfortable challenging when appropriate to ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements
sharing technical skills, experience and best practice with colleagues and the wider business and support other departments through training and the development and updating of legal templates and checklists.
keeping abreast of external developments in the law and financial services industry to enable Santander UK to react appropriately and in line with best practice
answering legal queries from internal customers as well as managing external suppliers/ stakeholders to successfully deliver advice, projects and other outcomes on a timely basis

Requirements

What you’ll need

experience providing legal advice that is readily understandable to non-lawyers (Required)
excellent knowledge and experience of outsourcing, working on complex commercial contracts, and commercial contract law (Required)
excellent knowledge of the regulatory regime impacting outsourcing and material arrangements in financial services, for example the Prudential Regulation Authority’s (PRA) Supervisory Statement on Outsourcing and Third Party Risk Management (SS2/21) (Required)
good understanding and working knowledge of data protection issues applicable to contracts that involve sharing / processing of personal data is required, but you are not required to be a subject matter expert in data protection
ability to manage and influence stakeholders (Required)
experience dealing with a large volume of matters and competing demands (Preferred)
excellent project management skills, with an ability to manage multiple, conflicting interests and deadlines (Preferred)
qualified solicitor registered on the roll of solicitors for England and Wales, or fully admitted to the Bar of England and Wales, or hold a Scottish or foreign jurisdiction equivalent.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
£6,000 car allowance per year
Company funded individual private medical insurance
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 Santander’s success by saving or investing in our share plans.
As a Santander UK employee, you are able to request staff versions of our products like our Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees, as well as apply to many other deals and discounts in Santander products and services
Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.
Wellbeing that goes beyond work — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.
Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network.