Legal - Legal Counsel Santander Employee Review

3.0
30 Mar 2017
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Pros

Very good central London location (nice area of shops, bars, etc). Work/life balance quite good too, since the hours were generally regular and restrained. Summer months much less pressurised since many Spanish executives took August off.

Cons

Salary wasn't great. The work was a bit too generalist and not terribly sophisticated. I found the Anglo-Spanish culture in the office a bit difficult: the two nationalities did not really mix a lot socially and their working styles jarred. Nice building but physical space within it rather limited.

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5.0
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Pros

WLB, Benefits, hybrid work schedule in Dallas

Cons

Lack of advancement opportunities in Dallas

4.0
4 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Of all the companies I have worked for, Santander has had the strongest training program. The training was comprehensive, well-structured, and especially valuable for employees who are new to the banking industry. Additionally, Santander's ONE software is by far the most intuitive and user friendly banking platform I have used, making it easy to learn and navigate while supporting efficient daily operations.

Cons

Like most retail banking roles, there is a strong sales component. With fewer customers visiting branches due to online banking and ATMs, much of the day is spent making outbound calls to existing clients, trying to set appointments, and push products and services. While I understand the importance of sales in the industry, I personally felt there was significant pressure to prioritize sales goals over relationship building and client service, which I was not comfortable with.

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