Senior Legal Counsel
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
In this role, you will:
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
We believe you have:
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.
Application Process
Please submit your application through the application link in this advertisement. We do not accept applications by email. If you have any questions regarding the role or the application process, please contact Amanda Stenberg; amanda.stenberg@swedishclub.com
We apply a rolling selection process and encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Application deadline: 15 November 2026.