Head of Personal Banking Legal DK

Job ID: 26778 

We are looking for a leader to join the legal department in one of the largest banks in the Nordics. You’ll be leading a team of highly skilled lawyers supporting the business area Personal Banking in Nordea. In Personal Banking we provide household customers with easy and convenient everyday banking and advice for all stages of life. We strive to offer a comprehensive and attractive range of financial products and services, along with a great omnichannel customer experience.

At Nordea, we see that the world is changing fast – and we want to be one step ahead of the curve. That’s why we’re deeply committed to providing the financial solutions of tomorrow to our customers. We’re creating an agile environment where we experiment and grow together – and we need your ideas and unique background. With us, you’ll be in good company with a chance to make your mark on something bigger.

About this opportunity

Welcome to the Personal Banking Legal team in Group Legal. We provide a complete delivery of legal services to Personal Banking.

The main areas where we provide legal advice are:

• Customer related matters
• Complaints and disputes
• Product and service development. 

As a leader, you will play a valuable role in helping Nordea, Personal Banking and our customers in achieving their goals. 

What you’ll be doing:

• People Leader: Grow and develop team members, improve the way of working to ensure high quality and effectiveness, take active part in a passionate leadership team who works closely together to develop our services 
• Support business and group functions with legal advice within various fields of law
• Drive and support projects within PeB Legal and Group Legal 
• Manage legal risks proactively and develop the legal risk management framework

The role is based in Copenhagen. Welcome to a team of experienced and skilled lawyers, working both independently and with a genuine team focus to secure high quality legal support. 

Who you are

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in being at our best – and that we imagine you share with us.   

To succeed in this role, we believe that you have:

• True team spirit and an open and curios mindset 
• Passionate about leadership and team development
• Great analytical and communication skills 
• Curious and innovative in terms of developing an inhouse legal function 
• Strong project management skills 

Your experience and background:  

• A Master of Law degree 
• Experience and a good understanding of a wide scope of legal areas and matters 
• Business understanding 
• Excellent language skills in Danish and English

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 21/11/2024. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Jessica Didrikson, Head of Personal Banking Legal, +46721439123, jessica.didrikson@nordea.com. 

At Nordea, we know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable workplace. We deeply believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us better at serving customers and communities. So please come as you are.

Please be aware that any applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered.