OP Financial Group, is the leading financial service group of Finland established in 1902.
OP Financial Group’s main business segments are Retail Banking, Corporate Banking and Insurance. OP is Finland’s largest employer in the financial sector. Today, approximately 13`000 finance professionals are employed by OP companies, including more than 140 employees in the Baltic states.
OP Corporate Bank plc Latvia Branch (reg. no. 40103212230) provides financial services to legal entities and is an important financial partner for the largest corporate and public sector companies in Latvia since 2008. OP Corporate Bank plc's priority is growth and development to constantly improve the financial services provided to customers in Finland and the Baltic States.
OP Corporate bank Latvia branch is looking for a
Senior Legal Counsel
The purpose of the role is to play a key role in supporting our business and financing cases, with a significant focus on working alongside our sales team. Your expertise will be crucial in reviewing and signing off on financing cases, predominantly in the realms of loans and leasing, which constitute the largest share of our business. A unique aspect of this role is the opportunity to engage in projects spanning across the three Baltic countries, offering a real Baltic perspective. There will also be chances to participate in cooperative projects with our Finnish counterparts, broadening your professional experience and network.
Key responsibilities of the role
- To ensure all legal documentation is reviewed and approved in financing cases.
- Provide comprehensive legal advice, negotiate with clients, and drive process improvements across various business operations.
- Offer legal advice and support across various business operations, including but not limited to financing, collaterals and process improvements.
- Participate in the development and refinement of new processes, contributing to the bank's operational excellence.
- Engage in cross-border projects within the Baltic region and potentially with Finland, enhancing the bank's regional presence and cooperation.
- Responsibilities are not confined to a specific portfolio but will encompass a broad range of sectors and products, ensuring a varied and dynamic workload.
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a legal counsel role, with a strong preference for candidates with experience in the banking sector, particularly in loans and leasing.
- Comprehensive understanding of banking products, including loans, leasing, guarantees, trade finance, and overdrafts.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit, with the ability to work effectively both within a team and independently.
- Experience dealing with corporate clients is essential, with a preference for those who have worked with large corporates.
- Prior experience in a Nordic bank would be advantageous but is not a prerequisite.
- No management experience is required, allowing a focus on legal expertise and business support.
We offer
- Collaborative and positive working environment in an organization living by values, based on transparency, respect and sustainability
- Stability and long-term development
- Monthly salary, starting from 2700 EUR gross, plus annual bonuses
- Company culture and benefits supporting work life balance and community
Does this job fit your talents and seem right for you? Don't hesitate to apply online now via
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In case of any queries or issues please reach out to us at
thibault.normand@talentor.com.
OP Corporate Bank plc Latvia branch will process your personal data to identify a candidate and evaluate suitability for the position before concluding an employment contract. More information on the processing of personal data, its purposes and legal basis, as well as the rights of the data subject, can be found in the privacy notice on the OP Corporate Bank plc branch in Latvia website at
www.opbank.lv.