Legal Counsel - Lending and Payments Solutions (Openbank)

Country: Spain

Legal Counsel - Lending and Payments Solutions (Openbank)

Join Openbank the 100% digital bank of the Santander Group, where innovation meets opportunity! With over 2 million customers across Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal, we're leading the way in digital banking. From loans and mortgages to a cutting-edge, fully automated investment platform, our products are transforming the industry.

At Openbank, we pride ourselves on simplicity, agility, and security, earning us the title of the most recommended Spanish bank among our customers. And we're not stopping there! As we expand internationally, with plans to launch in Mexico and the United States, there's never been a more exciting time to join our team.

If you're passionate about digital innovation, eager to make an impact, and ready to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking company, then we want to hear from you! Join us and be part of our journey to redefine banking for the digital age!

Mission and responsibilities:

As a Legal Counsel, you will be part of the Legal Team and you will work with the different stakeholders (Product, Fraud, Risk, IT, Compliance, etc.) of the Bank and will help us in all legal matters related to the activity of Openbank in Spain and abroad, particularly:

• Legal and regulatory advice to business related to the ordinary activity of the Bank, supporting different departments (different products and services related to retail banking in a digital environment, as consumer loan, insurance product, wealth, payment service etc.,).
• Participate in the design, obtain the necessary internal and external approvals and monitor the commercial launch of new products and services.
• Review and drafting of legal documentation as contracts, confidentiality agreements, communications to clients, etc.
• Advice on the implementation of new regulations, at both European and national level.
• Advice on administrative files and carrying out procedures before public registries.
• Participate in digitalization and innovation projects.

To be successful in the role you must have:

• Degree in Spanish Law. Fully qualified lawyer in Spain.
• LLM in Banking Law (is a plus).
• Great judgment, proactive, innovative and customer obsessed.
• Be a team player and consensus builder, with great people skills who can efficiently collaborate with different areas of the organization.
• +6 years of experience in banking legal environment, with relevant experience from a law firm or in house in a financial institution.
• Proven experience in banking and/or investment products, in particular in regulation related to contracting banking/investment products remotely and consumer protection laws.
• MS advanced level is required.
• Fluent in English (C1). 

What do we offer?

• Immediate incorporation to a dynamic and agile company with a growth and expansion project.
• Working in start-up mode with the support of Grupo Santander.
• Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
• Possibility of growth within the company and the Group.
• Collaboration in international projects and possibility of contact with different countries.
• Excellent work environment, social clubs and frequent events.

Would you like to grow with us? Join our team!

Openbank is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered as equal without paying attention to gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, age, political orientation, union membership nor disability status.

We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.

If you´re not currently living in Madrid or Valencia and you are open to relocate yourself, we would still love to consider your application

The personal data you provide as well as any data generated during the selection process are confidential and will be processed by Open Bank, S.A./ Open Digital Services, S.L. with registered office at Plaza de Santa Bárbara 2, 28004 (Madrid), for the sole purpose of managing your participation in the selection processes and, where appropriate, to formalise your recruitment.  

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