Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Country: Norway

Want to join Santander’s Legal team and make an impact at one of the world’s leading financial institutions?

We are seeking a skilled and commercially driven Legal Counsel to join Santander Consumer Bank. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, embrace transformation and like collaborating across borders, this could be the role for you.

Our Legal team consists of 12 experienced Legal Counsels / Lawyers with solid backgrounds from the financial industry and leading Nordic law firms. We provide strategic legal advice across Santander’s business areas in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland.

Right now, we are looking for a skilled and motivated Legal Counsel with solid qualifications and relevant experience, for the role as Norwegian Legal Counsel (Lawyer or Associate) in our Legal Business Partners team.

By joining Santander Legal you will get the opportunity to work broadly within the bank’s operations:

• Give high-quality, business-oriented legal advice and solutions that support sustainable growth.
• Draft and negotiate agreements with key partners and suppliers.
• Advise on regulatory requirements for new products and processes and lead or support projects implementing new legislation.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments in Norway and the EU, identify opportunities and risks, and assist with the bank’s implementation. Contribute to consultation statements, industry standards or similar initiatives towards industry associations of which the bank is a member.
• Contribute to the Legal team’s implementation of new Legal tech (AI).
• Maintain an ongoing dialogue with the bank's management and Santander's head office in Madrid on relevant matters.

Who are you?

• You have a law degree / Master of Laws with strong academic results from a Norwegian university.
• You bring 2–5 years of relevant experience – ideally a similar in-house role or as a corporate lawyer in an established law firm.
• You are commercially minded and with experience from negotiations and contract work.
• You are independent, proactive, and analytical, with strong collaboration skills, integrity, and motivation.
• You communicate fluently in a Nordic language and English, both written and spoken.

Why should you choose us?

Santander Consumer Bank is one of Norway’s largest banks and part of Banco Santander – one of the world’s largest financial groups. We have branches in Sweden and Denmark and a subsidiary in Finland. As a Legal Counsel / Lawyer, you will work in a sector undergoing rapid change and digitalization, offering exciting challenges and opportunities ahead.

About Us

We are a Nordic bank with over 1 200 colleagues across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. As part of Banco Santander, one of the largest and most established banks globally, we draw on a rich history of more than 160 years of banking excellence.

Our purpose is to help people and businesses prosper. We strive to be the leading retail and commercial bank in the region by earning the lasting loyalty of our people, customers, shareholders, and communities through simple, personal, and fair banking.

We offer a broad range of products in the Nordics, including loans, deposits, and insurance, tailored to meet the needs of our private customers.

Within our organization, we foster a challenging and engaging environment that encourages personal and professional growth. Operating in an ever-changing landscape, we believe success comes from innovative engagement, active learning, and continuous improvement. We value a healthy balance between focused work and social activities, supporting in-person meetings and strong team connections, while giving employees the flexibility to work from home.

We offer:

• A positive work environment with skilled colleagues.
• Modern offices at Lysaker.
• Great opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Competitive terms and flexible arrangements.

For more information about the position, please contact: Morten Karlsen,

Head of Legal Business Partner – phone: +47 901 46 774, email: morten.karlsen@gruposantander.co