Senior Legal Counsel

The Swedish Club; Göteborgs kommun; Hybrid; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Swedish Club in Gothenburg seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Corporate Legal team in a hybrid role. You will advise on corporate, commercial, governance and regulatory matters and mentor colleagues.

You will work with stakeholders across the organisation in an international marine-insurance and financial services business, reporting to the Chief Legal Officer in a senior capacity.

Qualifications

• LL.M. or equivalent legal degree.
• 10+ years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or in-house role.
• Experience in corporate law and corporate governance.
• Experience with regulatory compliance in insurance/financial services.
• Experience reviewing, drafting and advising on commercial contracts.
• Experience working with cross‑functional stakeholders in an international organisation.
• Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Hands‑on experience or curiosity to explore how AI can be applied in a legal context.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide cross‑functional support related to the Club's contract management process, including guidance on outsourcing (Solvency II) and management of ICT agreements (DORA) and advising on risks.
• Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical guidance for the organisation.
• Develop and improve internal legal processes, policies and governance frameworks.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to insurance and financial services and advise relevant stakeholders accordingly.
• Managing outside counsel relationships, advice and costs in a structured manner.
• Provide operational support and legal mentoring within the Corporate Legal team.

Skills

Corporate law

Regulatory compliance

Commercial contracts

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

AI in legal context

Education

Master of Laws (LL.M.) or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced legal professional with a background in corporate and commercial law, corporate governance and/or regulatory compliance? Would you like to take on a senior legal role in an international organisation within the marine insurance and financial services sector?

The Swedish Club is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Corporate Legal team at our headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden/hybrid.

As part of The Swedish Club, you will work in a global and highly specialised industry that continuously evolves in response to international developments, new regulations and changing business requirements.

About The Role

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be a key member of our Corporate Legal team, reporting to the Chief Legal Officer. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, providing legal advice on corporate, commercial, corporate governance, and/or regulatory matters. This is a pivotal role that combines strategic legal advisory work with hands‑on responsibility. You will also play an important role in supporting and mentoring colleagues within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and provide cross‑functional support related to the Club's contract management process, including providing guidance on outsourcing (Solvency II) and management of ICT agreements (DORA) as well as advising on risks in general
• Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical guidance for the organisation
• Develop and improve internal legal processes, policies and governance frameworks
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to insurance and financial services and advise relevant stakeholders accordingly
• Managing outside counsel relationships, advice and costs in a structured manner
• Provide operational support and legal mentoring within the Corporate Legal team

Who are you?

We are looking for an experienced and collaborative lawyer who enjoys working across a broad range of corporate and regulatory legal matters in an international environment.

You are comfortable taking ownership of complex legal matters and providing clear, practical and business‑oriented legal advice. At the same time, you enjoy collaborating across functions and sharing your knowledge with colleagues.

To succeed in the role, you combine strong legal expertise with sound judgement, professionalism and integrity. You are comfortable building trusted relationships with stakeholders across different functions and levels of the organisation.

Qualifications

• A Master of Laws (LL.M.) or equivalent legal degree
• At least 10 years of relevant legal experience, gained from a law firm, an in-house legal function, or ideally, a combination of both
• Experience in corporate law and corporate governance
• Experience with regulatory compliance, preferably within insurance, financial services or another regulated industry
• Experience reviewing, drafting and advising on commercial contracts
• Experience working with cross‑functional stakeholders in an international organisation
• Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Hands‑on experience or a curiosity to explore how AI can be applied in a legal context would be welcomed

Above all, we are looking for someone who is proactive, collaborative and pragmatic, with the ability to combine legal expertise with a willingness to understand more about our business.

Our offer

At The Swedish Club, you will take on a key legal role in an international organisation, working alongside highly skilled colleagues with specialist expertise.

You will have the opportunity to work with complex and intellectually stimulating legal and regulatory matters in an industry shaped by global developments. The role offers both significant responsibility and opportunities to continue developing your expertise as a senior legal professional.

Our headquarters are located in central Gothenburg, and we offer a collaborative working environment together with attractive employee benefits. We also offer the opportunity to work in a hybrid capacity.

Our core values are Proactive, Reliable, Committed and Caring. They guide how we work with our members, colleagues and business partners every day.

About The Swedish Club

The Swedish Club is a leading mutual marine insurance company, established in 1872 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden.

With offices in key maritime hubs including Hong Kong, Athens, Singapore, Oslo, New York, and London, the Club provides P&I, FD&D, Hull & Machinery (H&M), and related marine insurance solutions to shipowners and charterers worldwide.