Legal Counsel - Litigation (m/f/d)

Riverty; Varbergs kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverty based in Varberg, Sweden, is seeking a Litigation Lawyer to join our Swedish Litigation Team on a permanent full-time basis. The role focuses on handling disputes and litigation matters for Riverty and clients in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

You will manage proceedings from start to finish, including investigations, drafting documents, and representing clients in court. We value long-term commitment, local ties to Varberg, and fluency in Swedish and English.

Qualifications

• Holds a Swedish law degree (juristexamen), preferably with a few years of professional experience.
• Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English.
• Experience from a judicial clerkship or dispute resolution is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Handle disputes and litigation matters for Riverty and our clients in a dynamic yet stable work environment.
• Work as part of a team where collaboration and long-term commitment are highly valued.
• Independently manage legal proceedings from start to finish, including investigations and drafting documents.
• Support the business in debt collection matters and issues related to claims management and dispute resolution.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Dispute resolution experience

Local ties to Varberg

Education

Swedish law degree (juristexamen)

Job description

Everyone’s story matters. Come shape your story with us at Riverty.

But where does that take you?

To one of our 30 hybrid workspaces – designed for exchanging ideas, learning from others, and shaping the way we work. An international community of over 4,000 people, representing almost 80 nationalities across 11 countries. United by one mission: Combining empathy, advanced technology and data-driven insights to keep people and businesses in flow. With payments made for them. So that they don’t have to worry about it.

And there’s more.

We are part of the family-owned Bertelsmann group. Established. Corporate. In a fast-paced industry. We enable flexible payments in various industries, simplifying the financial management of known brands and helping people repay debt to build financial confidence. In short: shaping FinTech.

We are looking for a Legal Counsel - Litigation (m/f/d)

Would you like to work long-term in a stable organization with a close-knit and collaborative team? Do you thrive in a role that combines personal responsibility with local presence and continuity? If so, you may be the person we are looking for.

Riverty is currently seeking a Litigation Lawyer for a permanent full-time position based in Varberg, Sweden. We would particularly welcome candidates with ties to Varberg and the surrounding area who are interested in growing and developing with us over the long term.

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will take on an important long-term position within our Swedish Litigation Team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Handling disputes and litigation matters as legal counsel for Riverty and our clients in a dynamic yet stable work environment.
• Working as part of a team where collaboration and long-term commitment are highly valued.
• Independently managing legal proceedings from start to finish, including investigations, drafting legal documents, communicating with opposing parties, authorities, and courts, and representing clients in court.
• Supporting the business in debt collection matters and issues related to claims management and dispute resolution.

Qualifications

• Holds a Swedish law degree (juristexamen), preferably with a few years of professional experience.
• Thrives in a long-term role and appreciates the value of building a stable professional career alongside colleagues over time.
• Has excellent communication skills in both Swedish and English.
• Experience from a judicial clerkship (notarietjänstgöring) or dispute resolution within debt collection or claims management is considered an advantage.
• An additional benefit is having ties to Varberg or the surrounding region. We believe that local engagement and presence create stability and a long-term perspective for both you and the team.

Additional Information

Why work with us?

• An established team of five lawyers and two paralegals based in Varberg.
• A workplace culture characterized by stability, collaboration, and strong values.
• A role offering excellent opportunities for long-term growth and professional development within litigation and debt-collection-related law.
• A workplace that values sustainable employee relationships and a positive, long-term team dynamic

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