Would you like to work in a dynamic team with legal matters in a complex and constantly changing environment? We are now looking for a Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel, to provide knowledge and expertise in corporate law and banking regulation.

At Nordea, we’re committed to being a partner that 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 banking – today and tomorrow. So bring us 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.

About this opportunity

• Advice relating to company and corporate law matters  
• Assist with Finnish stock exchange and disclosure matters  
• Regulatory matters relating to Nordea being a supervised entity
• Advice management and other stakeholders as regards the above-mentioned matters

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:

• To build a successful career with us, you’ll work well with others and always act with the customer’s needs in mind. You love learning and trying new things, and you’re excited about bringing your ideas to the table. You’re honest and dependable, willing to speak up even when it’s difficult, and committed to empowering others. You’re passionate about doing a great job
• You should be able to take ownership, drive and act with courage and independence, show common sense, be solution oriented and business minded. You further need to have very good collaboration skills, an open mind and positive attitude

• Strong sense of ownership and drive 
• Ability to find or create right solutions to complex problems 
• Master's degree in law 
• Skilled lawyer with relevant legal working experience, preferably from top tier law firm and/or international organisations
• Fluent in Finnish and English (both written and spoken) and good command of Swedish is a benefit (not a requirement)
• Patience for complex assignments as well as day-to-day assignments
• Knowledge and experience in working within the financial sector is an advantage

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 29 September 2019.

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.