Senior Legal Counsel

Job ID: 28508 

We are now looking for a permanent Senior Legal Counsel to strengthen our Swedish Legal team. The role is based in Stockholm, Sweden. Join one of Sweden’s leading retail banks, where we proudly maintain high People Pulse scores thanks to our inclusive culture and commitment to employee well-being.

About our team

Our role is to provide legal advice on matters relating to private customers. You will be part of a team with six lawyers who are based in Stockholm, and report to Head of Personal Banking Legal SE. 

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

What you will be doing

Main responsibilities in this role is to:

• Provide legal and commercial advice on matters relating to private customer banking products
• Product development, mainly payments and accounts
• Handle customer complaints and litigation
• Daily support to the branches and Customer Service
• Implementation of new regulations relating to consumers

Who you are

Your background and skills include: 

• Master’s degree in Law
• Experience of legal matters related to consumers, for example payments (PSD2)
• At least five years’ relevant experience from a similar position at a bank, Finansinspektionen or law firm
• Swedish and English skills, in spoken and written (Professional level), since all communication will be in both languages

It would be ideal if you also:

• Have experience within Legal Design

If this sounds like you, let’s get in touch!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 24/02/2025. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Homan Hamzeh, Head of PeB Legal SE, at homan.hamzeh@nordea.com.

What we offer 
 
People come here when they want to get somewhere. For some, it’s to take their career to the next level. For others, it’s to break new ground within their area of expertise – in other words, with us, you will always move forward. 

A culture that fosters performance and growth in one of the largest Nordic banks, offering various opportunities to evolve, develop and learn from brilliant colleagues with diverse backgrounds in a vibrant working environment. 
 
Hybrid working model – we believe in the value of bringing people together and at the same time we embrace the freedom of flexibility.  
 
Diversity and inclusion are a natural part of our daily work. We know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable one. We genuinely believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us stronger together. Every day we strive to find new ways to improve diversity and inclusion within our community e.g. we have signed the European Diversity Charters in the countries where we operate to show our commitment and engage with others to continue learning and improving.