Legal Counsel - Employment Law

About the role

The Difference You Make
We are seeking an experienced Employment Attorney to join our Legal Department. This Legal Counsel 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal advice on employment law matters including but not limited to: 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
  Oversight of outside counsel
  Reviewing pleadings and strategy
  Managing discovery and settlement negotiations.
• Partner with Human Resources, Employee Relations, Compliance, and business leaders on employment matters involving licensed financial professionals, including employee actions with regulatory reporting or disclosure implications.
• 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.

Requirements

• Experience with financial services specific matters such as U-5 and FINRA regulations, a plus.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Law / J.D. degree, and active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction.
• 9+ Years Experience practicing law.
• 3+ Years Experience in Financial Services, Bank, Law Firm supporting Financial Services.
• Familiarity with employment matters involving licensed financial professionals, regulatory reporting obligations, U5 disclosures, or FINRA-related employment issues.
• 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.

It Would Be Nice For You To Have

• Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.
• Experience in Microsoft Office products.

What Else You Need To Know

The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location. Minimum Base Pay Range: $127,500.00 USD Maximum $220,000.00 USD

Risk Culture

We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

EEO Statement

At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.