Legal Counsel for SEB Global Services | SEB, Vilnius

Vilnius
SEB Global Services – Group & Business Services /
Legal & Compliance /
Hybrid
Are you interested in co-creating professional and efficient Global Services organization in Vilnius and Riga together with Head of Global Services by providing advice and documentation based on knowledge of local law, internal rules and ensuring that legal and reputational risks are managed, and regulatory compliance requirements are followed?

At SEB Global Services, we strongly aim to accelerate the pace towards a sustainable future. As a part of SEB Group, we are supporting SEB to become a leader in efficiency and innovation by providing world-class services for its global customers and business divisions. If you want to be part of a collaborative environment, build strong relationships, and be empowered to grow, we will be a good fit!

As a Legal Counsel you will:

    • Provide advise on corporate governance, data privacy, procurement and other issues related to the activities of Global Services
    • Work closely with the Head of Global Services and other business and management stakeholders to evaluate legal impact of decisions, advising and consulting within own expertise area to maximize opportunities while minimizing risk
    • Follow regulatory developments and communicate it to the organization, participate in regulatory projects providing legal expertise and advise
    • Draft and negotiate legal contracts, other legal documents
    • Write legal opinions that require research of statutes, regulations, or court decisions in different areas of law
    • Participate in business projects and discussions providing legal expertise and advise
    • Establish and maintain relationship with external legal advisors and government agencies
    • Provide training and activities within own areas of expertise to managers and staff
    • Efficiently manage legal disputes in Global Services
    • Areas of responsibility will be  Vilnius and Riga branches of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB. Working place will be in Vilnius

To thrive in this role, we believe you have:

    • Academic degree in law from a university (preferably Master of Law)
    • 3-5 years of hands-on legal work experience in a law firm or as an in-house corporate legal counsel
    • Experience in financial sector will be considered as an advantage
    • Ability to coordinate work and communicate with various stakeholders
    • Experience working with Data Privacy and/or Regulatory Compliance topics would an advantage
    • Fluent in Lithuanian and English, both oral and written 

What we offer:

    • A caring, supportive, and respectful culture
    • A diverse, inclusive, and equal environment
    • Work-life balance
    • International opportunities and working environment
    • Long-term stability
    • Hybrid way of working 

€3,000 - €4,600 a month
The above indicated range is the monthly salary range for this position before tax deduction.
The final offer will depend on the experience and competencies of the selected candidate. The overall remuneration package consists of the salary together with other benefits.

Do you want to be a part of SEB? Welcome to our inclusive culture, where our shared values inspire and uplift our team. We celebrate diversity and strive to ensure every employee feels seen, heard, and valued.

We are looking forward to your application by August 11, 2024.  
Since we select candidates continuously, feel free to send in your application before the deadline. If you have questions about the position, please contact rasa.lapinskaite@seb.se.

Learn more about working at SEB here: https://www.seb.lt/en/gs    
It is our fundamental belief that inclusion and diversity is crucial for our future success. We strive to have an inclusive, value-driven culture where employees feel valued, respected, and involved irrespective of who they are, what they believe or where they come from.