Experienced Privacy Legal Counsel to SEB Group in Stockholm

SEB is a leading northern European financial services group with customer bases among both private individuals and organisations. We are consistently recognized for our expertise and customer-centric approach, which we achieve by listening to our customers, committing to quality and trust, and encouraging an entrepreneurial mindset in everything we do. Does that sound like a fit for you? 

About the Role 

We are seeking an experienced and senior privacy legal counsel to join the SEB Group Privacy Office in Stockholm, Sweden to support on a broad range of privacy and data protection legal and operational matters. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and evolving field and contribute to maintaining our organization's commitment to privacy and data protection.

As a senior privacy legal counsel, you will be an essential member of our growing team and will work closely with business stakeholders throughout the Group to support in a wide range of privacy and data protection related matters. You will use your strong interpersonal skills and your ability to combine legal knowledge with business acumen to advise our teams and create pragmatic actionable solutions to complex legal issues. 

Your core responsibilities:

• Offer legal support and guidance on data protection and privacy issues, 
• Support in strategic initiatives involving and/or relating to data protection and privacy issues 
• Provide tailored advice to internal stakeholders on data protection and privacy legal and contractual risks and riskmitigation; 
• Assist with designing, building and improving internal data protection and privacy operations and processes and tools,  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and manage data protection and privacy risks effectively,  
• Collaborate with and manage external counsel as necessary  
• Conduct data protection and privacy workshops and training for employees
• Collaborate and align with other legal functions within the SEB Group. 

Who are you?

• You have a Swedish LL.M. degree, or equivalent European qualification, followed by at least five years of experience from working as in-house legal counsel or at a reputable law firm with substantial experience of working with data protection and privacy.  
• You have professional experience demonstratingyou have comprehensive GDPR knowledge, perspective and understanding to ensure compliance and data protection successfully. Operational knowledge of IT security and cyber security is a merit.  
• You have excellent communication skills in English, verbally and in writing. 
• You have a strong commercial understanding and pro-actively take initiatives to contribute with your expertise to impact the business. 
• You have a high level of integrity and are confident in your competence and the value you bring, but you also possess a curiosity to learn and take on new challenges in this dynamic role. 
• You have an ability to work independently or as part of a team to find legally viablesolutions to various situations.  
• You can quickly analyse complex information and communicate the same in a simplified way with a clear advice to support enhanced decision-making.  
• You are flexible and adapt positively to change.  
• You are a positive and engaged team player who are not afraid to deliver and dig in where necessary. We expect you to be driven and a person able to prioritize. 

What we offer:

• Entrepreneurial Scandinavian environment    
• International opportunities and working environment  
• Attractive compensation and access to SEB staff banking with exclusive benefits 

Do you want to be part of SEB?

Welcome to our inclusive culture, where our shared values inspire and uplift our team. We celebrate diversity and strive to ensure every employee feels seen, heard, and valued. 

Since we select candidates continuously, feel free to send in your application today, but no later than 15 September 2024. If you have questions about the position, please contact Michaela Bager Doslic by email Michaela.bager-doslic@seb.se. Attach a brief description of yourself and how you can contribute to SEB together with your CV. 

Learn more about working at SEB www.sebgroup.com/career  

It is our fundamental belief that inclusion and diversity is crucial for our future success. We strive to have an inclusive, value-driven culture where employees feel valued, respected, and involved irrespective of who they are, what they believe or where they come from.