Paralegal
Join a world-class team of professionals in marine insurance. Work with experts, embrace our core values, and contribute to a member-driven organization. Grow your career with us!
The Swedish Club is looking for a structured and driven Paralegal to join our Corporate Legal team at the headquarters in Gothenburg. This role carries broad responsibility for supporting the organisation in administration, governance, and legal processes.
About the Role
You will work closely with our lawyers and specialists to ensure order, structure, and efficient processes within the legal field. The position involves independent tasks and collaboration in projects across different functions of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate the annual governance cycle and other administrative processes.
- Support corporate governance filings and related administrative tasks.
- Handle regulatory and legal operations tasks.
- Prepare, review, and organise documentation and legal records.
- Participate in and support projects (including strategic initiatives).
- Contribute to developing and maintaining structured and well-organised processes.
Your Profile
- Paralegal education (2 years) or equivalent qualification.
- Ideally 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role – however, the right candidate with strong potential and motivation may be considered regardless of previous experience.
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken (Swedish is a plus but not required).
- Strong interest in administration, structure, and organisation.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in complex environments.
- Personal qualities: driven, curious, and eager to learn.
What We Offer
An opportunity to work in an international organisation where tradition meets development. You will play a key role in ensuring that our legal and administrative processes meet high standards and contribute to The Swedish Club’s continued success.
Location
This role is based at The Swedish Club's headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Why Join The Swedish Club?
As a mutual insurer founded in 1872 by shipowners, The Swedish Club combines a proud maritime heritage with a forward-thinking approach to innovation and client service. You will work with top-notch professionals, from lawyers to master mariners and engineers, on a supportive, globally oriented team guided by professionalism, integrity, and collaboration values. The Club offers opportunities for skills development, international exposure, and the chance to contribute to safe and efficient marine operations worldwide.
Application Process
Due to GDPR regulations, we cannot accept applications via email. If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please get in touch with Amanda Stenberg, HR Specialist, at Amanda.Stenberg@swedishclub.com. We apply a rolling selection process, so do not hesitate to submit your application as soon as possible.
- Department
- Head office Gothenburg
- Locations
- Gothenburg
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Gothenburg
How do we work?
Professionalism and passion drive our employees.
The Club's all-in-one offering includes: Protection & Indemnity (P&I), Freight, Demurrage and Defence (FD&D), Energy & Offshore, Kidnap & Ransom, Hull & Machinery (H&M), War Risks and additional insurance that is required.
Our employees are:
- Proactive - we respond in a forward-thinking manner, focusing on cost efficient solutions.
- Reliable - through honest and fair treatment we gain confidence and secure continuity.
- Highly committed - our service is based on respect and professionalism, and we build and develop relationships of mutual benefit for the long term.
About The Swedish Club
The Swedish Club, founded by shipowners, is today a leading mutual insurance company owned and controlled by its members. The Club writes Protection & Indemnity (P&I), Freight, Demurrage & Defence (FD&D), Hull & Machinery (H&M), Hull Interests, Loss of Hire, War Risks and any additional insurance required by shipowners or charterers. It also writes Loss of Hire for Mobile Offshore Units and FPSOs.
The head office is in Gothenburg, Sweden, and branch offices are in Oslo, London, Athens, Oslo, Hong Kong, and Singapore.