Sr. Legal Counsel - Employment Law

Santander•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Santander is seeking an experienced Employment Attorney to join their Legal Department as a Sr. Legal Counsel. This role is responsible for providing day-to-day advice and counseling on employment law matters, drafting employment-related documents and policies, managing employment litigation and investigations, and overseeing outside counsel. The position involves advising on wage and hour compliance, hiring, disciplinary actions, terminations, workplace accommodations, leaves of absence, and employee benefits. It also includes managing employment-related litigation, arbitrations, administrative charges, and internal investigations, as well as drafting and reviewing employment policies and separation agreements. The role requires monitoring legal developments and supporting HR and business leaders with training and best practices. Experience with financial services specific matters like U-5 and FINRA regulations is a plus.

Requirements

Law / J.D. degree, and active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction.
9+ Years Experience practicing law in financial services, bank, or law firm.
Strong litigation background.
Strong understanding of state and local laws.
Solid understanding of legal documents, contracts and agreements, and drafting experience.
Ability to be highly responsive and organized.
Ability to provide practical and pragmatic advice.
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize and manage workload, simultaneous tasks, and meet deadlines with a changing fast-paced environment.
Excellent legal and analytical skills and a business-oriented approach to problem solving.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client relations skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with financial services specific matters such as U-5 and FINRA regulations.
Prior experience in the financial services sector.
Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.
Experience in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal advice on employment law matters including wage and hour compliance (FLSA, state/local laws), hiring, disciplinary action, performance management and terminations, workplace accommodations, leaves of absence, and employee benefits issues.
Manage and coordinate employment-related litigation, arbitrations, administrative charges, and internal investigations, including drafting position statements, overseeing outside counsel, reviewing pleadings and strategy, and managing discovery and settlement negotiations.
Draft and review employment related policies, separation agreements, and other employment documents.
Monitor and advise on legal developments, including wage and hour laws, workplace harassment regulations and industry specific employment compliance trends.
Support human resources and business leaders with training and best practices.
Participate in cross-functional legal projects as needed.