Legal Counsel

Job ID: 27483 

We are looking for a Legal Counsel with experience from working with data privacy legislation to join the Regulatory & Legal Advisory team in Group Legal. This is an opportunity for you to work in an international, dynamic and strategically important area for the Bank. As a Legal Counsel, you'll be providing high quality legal services to business in close cooperation with them and other lawyers in a transforming business and challenging regulatory environment.

 
At Nordea, we're committed to being a partner our customers and society can count on. Compliance and integrity go hand in hand. Joining us means you'll have an impact on how we do business - today and tomorrow. So bring your ideas, skills and unique background. With us, you'll be in good company with plenty of opportunities to collaborate, grow and make your mark on something bigger. Will you help us lead the way in sustainable and ethical banking?

About this opportunity

You will join the Regulatory & Legal Advisory team which provides legal advice and support in strategically important regulatory areas such as data privacy, financial crime prevention, bank secrecy, competition & antitrust as well as employment & reward across the Nordea group. You will work closely with team members in the Regulatory & Legal Advisory teams in Denmark, Finland and Norway, other Group Legal units and a wide range of stakeholders within Nordea group.

You will provide legal advice within the data protection area, but also within the other regulatory areas that the Regulatory & Legal Advisory team supports with, such as financial crime and bank secrecy regulations. Curiosity and a general interest in learning more about banking regulations is key to thrive in this role. 

The role includes amongst all the following tasks: 

• Legal & strategic advisory: Support the business areas and group functions by providing professional legal advice and guidance in relation to the various issues which arise from the day-to-day operations and business
• Legal interpretation: Assessing and informing internal stakeholders on relevant laws, regulations and market practices in order to enhance awareness of legal and regulatory risks and opportunities
• Project management: Participating and managing cross-functional and international regulatory projects, in close collaboration with colleagues across the legal department and other group functions

Welcome to a Nordic team of highly skilled and passionate subject matter experts with great cross country collaboration and a unique competence base. 

The role is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Who you are

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the four key values that guide us in being at our best. We imagine that you enjoy learning and are excited about bringing your ideas to the table. 

Your profile and background:

• Swedish or Nordic Master's degree in law
• +2 years of relevant work experience, including experience working with data privacy legislation 
• Excellent Swedish and English skills, written and oral
• High level of integrity, analytical and communication skills with the ability to break down complex information in an understandable way
• True team spirit, an open mind and positive attitude

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 20/12/2024. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Emma Rönquist, at emma.ronquist@nordea.se.

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. 

For union information, please contact finansforbundet@nordea.se or SACONordea@nordea.com.