SEB • Full time • Solna
We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to Tech Legal, a team of currently 4 experienced legal professionals, within SEB’s group function Technology which consists of over 3000 employees. Does that sound like a fit for you?
SEB is a leading financial services group and at the same time one of the largest Tech employers in the Nordics. Banking is changing rapidly, and we are proud of our reputation for being entrepreneurial and innovative in the face of change. Our brilliant techies work hard to future proof SEB’s digital architecture and customer products because it genuinely makes a huge impact for our customers and colleagues.
About the role
You will be part of SEB’s Tech Legal team which is responsible for providing legal support in a wide range of tech/IT related matters across the bank. One of the team’s major responsibilities is to provide support in strategic sourcing initiatives involving and relating to, for example, cloud services, software licensing, outsourcing, AI and cyber security, where you will:
•provide tailored advice to internal stakeholders on legal and contractual risks and risk mitigation.
•draft and negotiate agreements, including cloud, outsourcing, SaaS and software license agreements.
•stay up to date with technology-related regulatory developments.
•develop and contribute to Tech Legal’s processes and tools, including updating and maintaining internal documents and contract templates.
•collaborate and align with stakeholders including other legal functions within the SEB Group.
To thrive in this role, we believe you are
A high performing, socially skilled person, with a solid commercial background. To succeed in this role, we see that you are also:
•an experienced legal professional with excellent legal skills, who has an interest in and understanding of business in a broad and dynamic context.
•a confident and ambitious team player with high integrity and excellent social skills.
•a proactive and solution-oriented “doer” who has the confidence and knowledge to work independently.
•interested in regulations impacting tech services in the financial industry, relating to outsourcing arrangements for financial institutions, cloud, cyber security, data privacy, AI, DORA etc.
Qualifications
• Swedish Master of Laws (LLM) degree.
• Minimum 5-7 years of legal experience, preferably within a large corporation or law firm.
• Expertise in tech- and cloud-related legal matters, including contract negotiations.
• Fluency in Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing.
• A genuine interest in and understanding of technology is meriting.
What we offer
• Extensive training and learning opportunities.
• Work-life balance with a flexible and healthy work culture, including remote work possibilities.
• Friendly and welcoming culture.
• International opportunities and working environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits such as gym access, attractive interest rates and possibilities to rent vacation homes through the SEB Group.
Ready to take the next step on your career journey?
Since we select candidates continuously, feel free to send in your application today, but no later than 2025-02-19. If you have questions about the position, please contact Manager Erik Victor Ragnå at erik.victorragna@seb.se or Talent Acquisition Partner, Anton Hänni at anton.hanni@seb.se.
Learn more about working at SEB here: www.sebgroup.com/techcareers
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