Legal Counsel

Paradox Interactive; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradox Interactive is seeking a Legal Counsel to support the legal team with advice across various business matters. The role requires expertise in corporate law, capital markets law, and commercial agreements, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in law and be fluent in both Swedish and English.

This full-time, permanent role focuses on collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and is based in Stockholm, Sweden. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience working with corporate law and capital markets law.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Strong business judgement and ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support the business with legal advice across a broad range of business matters.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and coordinate with external legal counsel.

Skills

Corporate law

Commercial agreements

Capital markets law

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Fluency in Swedish

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in law

Job description

Paradox Interactive is looking for a Legal Counsel to join the legal team and support the business across the group. If you have a strong interest in business law and want to work closely with an international gaming business, this is an opportunity to grow within a listed company operating in a genuinely creative and fun industry.

Your mission

As Legal Counsel, you will support the business with legal advice across a broad range of business matters. Your work will include areas such as:

• Corporate law and capital markets law
• Commercial agreements, including development, publishing and vendor agreements
• Corporate governance
• Support in M&A-related matters

You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, templates and ways of working, including the use of AI and legal tech tools to increase efficiency within and accessibility to the legal function.

The role involves close collaboration with stakeholders across the organization as well as coordination with external legal counsel when needed.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working with corporate law and capital markets law
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in law
• Strong business judgement and ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives
• Problem-solving attitude
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Fluent in Swedish and English, spoken and written

Experience in other business law related areas, such as contract law, employment law, defamation and content law, consumer law, intellectual property, licensing and data protection is an advantage. Also, experience within media, tech or gaming is considered a merit, and experience in AI and legal tech is a bonus.

If you believe you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we review candidates on a continuous basis.

Scope: Full-time and permanent with 6 months probation period

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Remote status: Office-based