Legal Counsel

Qred AB; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 750,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office in Stockholm

Remote one day per week

Job summary

Qred, a fast-growing fintech, is seeking a Legal Counsel to own day-to-day legal operations across Europe. You will report to the Chief Legal Officer and bridge regulatory frameworks with commercial execution as we scale our financing platform.

The role requires a law degree, several years in legal work, and fluency in Swedish and English. You will draft contracts, monitor compliance, and translate regulatory updates into actionable guidance for product and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• LL.M. or equivalent is required.
• A few years of experience from a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Strong knowledge of corporate and contract law, GDPR, and AML.
• Proficiency in Swedish and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day legal operations and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and data processing agreements.
• Conduct legal research to support product development and geographic expansion.
• Advise on AML, GDPR, and other regulatory standards.
• Translate regulatory changes into actionable business requirements for teams.

Skills

Corporate law

Contract law

GDPR

AML

Swedish (oral & written)

English (written & spoken)

Education

LL.M. or equivalent

Job description

At Qred, we are building the world's best bank for small businesses. Since launching 11 years ago, we’ve grown from startup to profitable fintech scale‑up, now generating over 1billion SEK in annual revenue and supporting 50,000+ entrepreneurs across Northern Europe. We combine smart technology, real data, and human judgment to make financing simple, fast, and fair.

About the Role

As our new Legal Counsel, you will join the growing legal team and take end‑to‑end ownership of our day‑to‑day legal operations, bridging the gap between complex regulatory frameworks and commercial execution. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, this mission‑critical role offers a direct line to decision‑making as we continue scaling our fintech operations and financial systems across Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage legal and regulatory requirements across corporate, privacy, marketing, and contract law to support business growth.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, partner agreements, and data processing agreements.
• Conduct legal research and draft practical assessments to guide product development and geographic expansion.
• Advise on questions related to AML, GDPR, and other regulatory standards.
• Monitor legislative changes and translate complex legal updates into actionable business requirements for internal teams.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a pragmatic, solutions‑oriented professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. You have a highly structured approach to problem‑solving, the integrity to act as a trusted adviser, and the drive to build scalable legal frameworks that support our rapid expansion.

Qualifications

• A university degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent).
• A few years of experience from a law firm or an in‑house legal department, preferably within financial services or regulated environments.
• Solid working knowledge of corporate law, contract law, GDPR, and AML regulations.
• Full professional proficiency in written and verbal Swedish and English.

Why Qred?

This is the place to be if you’re looking for a place to grow. Qred is growing fast, and our Qredsters along with it. With a non‑bureaucratic organization and delegated responsibilities, we make sure there’s a short path from idea to action. In addition to our great culture, you get to work with the latest cutting‑edge techniques, full ownership, and a bunch of great competent colleagues to learn from.

One Last Thing

This is a full‑time, permanent position based in our headquarters in Stockholm. We believe our culture thrives when we work together, which is why we have an office‑first approach. To balance this with some flexibility, we have the option of working remotely one day per week. We review applications on a rolling basis and, while the start date is flexible, the right candidate can join us immediately.

Qred celebrates diversity and does not discriminate based on ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.