Senior Legal Counsel

Saxo Bank; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

At Saxo Bank in Denmark, we are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support growth, innovation and governance. You will provide pragmatic legal guidance across regulatory, commercial and corporate matters, partnering with stakeholders worldwide to enable the business.

You will work closely with Compliance, Risk Management and Internal Audit, advising on strategic initiatives, marketing matters and partnerships while upholding the highest standards of governance and integrity within a regulated

Qualifications

• Master's degree in law or equivalent qualification.
• Solid legal experience preferably in financial services or at a leading law firm advising clients in regulated sectors.
• Understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing financial institutions and financial markets.
• Experience advising business stakeholders on legal matters related to strategic initiatives and commercial matters.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal matters into practical business advice.
• Proactive, commercially minded and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to key stakeholders across Saxo.
• Support governance, regulatory, corporate matters and commercial partnerships.
• Advise on marketing activities, customer communications and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with stakeholders to manage legal risks.
• Support product development and corporate projects.
• Contribute to governance frameworks and decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit and other control functions.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and legal service providers.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement relevant requirements.
• Develop the Legal function as a proactive business partner.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Legal advisory

Contract negotiation

Education

Master's degree in law

Job description

Copenhagen, Denmark

About the job

At Saxo, we believe access to global capital markets should be simple and accessible. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting Saxo’s continued growth, innovation and strategic ambitions.

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will provide trusted legal advice across a broad range of business initiatives, regulatory developments, corporate matters, commercial activities, governance matters and strategic projects. Working closely with stakeholders across our offices in both Denmark and abroad, you will help ensure that legal considerations enable business success while maintaining the highest standards of governance, integrity and regulatory compliance.

This role combines strong legal expertise with stakeholder management and business partnership. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will act as a trusted advisor across Saxo, providing pragmatic legal guidance and partnering with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation to navigate legal complexity and support informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to key stakeholders across Saxo.
• Support commercial, corporate, governance and regulatory matters affecting the business.
• Advise on marketing activities, customer communications, commercial partnerships and strategic business initiatives.
• Partner with business stakeholders to ensure legal risks are appropriately identified and managed.
• Support product development, business expansion initiatives and corporate projects.
• Contribute to effective legal governance frameworks and decision-making processes.
• Collaborate closely with Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit and other control functions.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and legal service providers.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support the implementation of relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous development of the Legal function and strengthen its role as a proactive business partner.

Your profile

You are an experienced legal professional with a strong legal foundation and a proven ability to navigate complex business challenges in a highly regulated environment.

You bring solid legal expertise, sound commercial judgement and the credibility to serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the organisation. You are comfortable balancing legal risk with business priorities and have a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to legal advisory.

To succeed in this role, you will preferably have:

• A master’s degree in law or an equivalent legal qualification.
• Solidlegal experience preferably gained either within the financial services industry or at a leading law firm advising clients in regulated sectors.
• Understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing financial institutions and financial markets.
• Experience advising business stakeholders on legal matters in relation to strategic initiatives and commercial matters.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal matters into practical business advice.
• A proactive, commercially minded and collaborative approach.

Beyond your technical legal capabilities, you are a trusted business partner who builds strong relationships across the organisation and enables informed decision-making while maintaining a high standard of legal governance and integrity.

We get curious people invested in the world

When you work at Saxo, you become a Saxonian and part of a purpose-driven organisation, where good ideas are always taken seriously, and where you can make a true impact. We are invested in your development, and you can expect a robust career from day one when you join Saxo – no matter which role you take on.

You will join 2,500 other ambitious colleagues across 11 countries and become part of an international organisation.

Working in Saxo, you will get to meet colleagues from many different cultures and backgrounds, and you should know that we value diversity and inclusion and see it as a genuine source of strength to drive growth, foster innovation and position us for long‑term success.

We encourage an open feedback culture and supportive team environments enabling employees to grow and fulfil their career aspirations.

When you bring passion, curiosity, drive and team spirit, your learning journey will be dynamic and your career opportunities in Saxo will be immense.

At Saxo we don’t just offer a job – we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!