JOIN A LEADING EUROPEAN LIFE INSURANCE INNOVATOR AS IN-HOUSE LEGAL COUNSEL

Are you ready to elevate your legal career in a dynamic, cross-border environment?
SEB Life International is a forward-thinking life insurance provider headquartered in Ireland, with a strong footprint across multiple European markets with a focus on the Nordics. Our focus on world class service and long-term relationships has been at the heart of our success. As a part of the SEB Group, a Swedish based leading financial services group in northern Europe, we are supporting SEB to become a leader in efficiency and innovation by providing world class, tailored insurance solutions for the Nordic investor with complex investment needs while also accelerating progress towards a sustainable tomorrow.
We are now seeking to recruit a strategic and commercially minded In-House Legal Counsel to join our Legal team in Dublin, Ireland. If you want to be part of a collaborative environment, build strong relationships, and be empowered to grow, we will be a good fit!

Why This Role is a Game-Changer for Your Career:

• Strategic Impact: Be at the heart of legal decision-making in a cross-border, multi-jurisdictional environment.
• High Visibility: Work closely with the Head of Legal, gaining exposure to senior leadership and influencing key business initiatives.
• Diverse Workload: From regulatory compliance to product development, two days are the same.
• Growth Opportunities: Expand your expertise in European financial regulation, insurance innovation, and complex investment products.

What we are looking for:

• Qualified solicitor with 1- 3 years PQE

Strong experience in:

• Regulatory matters (outsourcing, distribution, fitness & probity, consumer protection)
• Data protection and GDPR
• Drafting commercial agreements in line with IDD, Solvency II, PRIIPs
• Irish and EU financial regulatory frameworks
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Broad commercial contracts expertise
• Familiarity with investment products, insurance wrappers, and unit-linked funds
• Fluent English with strong written and verbal skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic legal advice across all areas of the business
• Report directly to and collaborate closely with the Head of Legal
• Manage company secretarial duties, including board updates and regulatory correspondence
• Draft and negotiate commercial and transactional contracts
• Oversee external legal counsel and manage litigation portfolios
• Support operations with consumer protection and policyholder rights
• Draft policy terms and conditions
• Collaborate with compliance and risk teams on regulatory matters
• Advise on new product development and legislative implementation
• Handle GDPR, AML, and KYC compliance
• Lead cross-functional projects with legal and commercial impact

If you’re a proactive legal professional with a passion for financial services and a flair for navigating complex regulatory landscapes, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with a cover letter and current CV in English at anytime but no later than 15th August 2025.
Please note this role is based in Dublin, Ireland.
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. 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.

Why This Role is a Game-Changer for Your Career:

• Strategic Impact: Be at the heart of legal decision-making in a cross-border, multi-jurisdictional environment.
• High Visibility: Work closely with the Head of Legal, gaining exposure to senior leadership and influencing key business initiatives.
• Diverse Workload: From regulatory compliance to product development, two days are the same.
• Growth Opportunities: Expand your expertise in European financial regulation, insurance innovation, and complex investment products

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic legal advice across all areas of the business
• Report directly to and collaborate closely with the Head of Legal
• Manage company secretarial duties, including board updates and regulatory correspondence
• Draft and negotiate commercial and transactional contracts
• Oversee external legal counsel and manage litigation portfolios
• Support operations with consumer protection and policyholder rights
• Draft policy terms and conditions
• Collaborate with compliance and risk teams on regulatory matters
• Advise on new product development and legislative implementation
• Handle GDPR, AML, and KYC compliance
• Lead cross-functional projects with legal and commercial impac