Formue

Oslo

At Formue, we believe in helping people live richer lives - not just financially, but holistically. As Scandinavia’s leading independent wealth management challenger, we serve private individuals, families, and foundations across Norway, Sweden, and Denmark with personalized, forward-thinking advice. With over 400 highly skilled team members and NOK 170 billion under advisory, our ambition is to combine top-tier global investment access with human insight and care supported by leading digital solutions.
We are now looking for an experienced and purpose-driven General Counsel to join our leadership team and help steer our next phase of growth.
Why This Role MattersThis is not a back-office legal job. As General Counsel, you will sit at the heart of our strategy, advising senior leadership and the Board while ensuring our legal and governance frameworks support innovation, client excellence, and sustainable growth. You will work closely with colleagues across all areas and geographies of the business - from investment teams and client advisors to tech and compliance - bringing clarity, structure, and insight.
What You’ll Do
<ul><li>Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO, Board and Senior management, guiding key decisions at the intersection of legal, regulatory, governance and business strategy</li><li>Shape the legal framework that supports innovation, cross-border growth including M&amp;A and long-term client trust</li><li>Drive governance excellence, overseeing regulatory and contractual relationships, risk management, and high-stakes transactions</li><li>Build and lead a strong legal function, partnering across the organization to embed clarity, compliance, and ethical leadership into our culture</li></ul>
What You Bring
<ul><li>A law degree and significant experience as a general counsel or senior legal advisor within the financial or investment industry - ideally with a mix of in-house and law firm experience.</li><li>Expertise in navigating complex regulatory frameworks, including MiFID, AML, IDD, and GDPR.</li><li>A proactive, strategic mindset paired with sound legal judgment and commercial acumen.</li><li>Excellent communication skills - able to translate legal complexity into actionable advice, and fluent in English as well as one of the Scandinavian languages (Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish).</li><li>A collegial, grounded presence - trusted by both board members and junior staff alike.</li></ul>
What We Offer
<ul><li>Impact**:** Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of wealth management in the Nordics.</li><li>Culture**:** Join a diverse, ambitious, and people-first team that values mutual respect and shared success.</li><li>Flexibility**:** Hybrid work environment, focus on balance, and a modern, agile organization.</li><li>Growth**:** Collaborate with industry-leading professionals and access development opportunities across legal, strategic, and leadership domains.</li></ul>
Ready to Make an Impact?
If this opportunity resonates with your professional aspirations and values, we’d love to hear from you. For questions or an informal conversation, contact our CEO, Christian Dahl, at +47 920 35 785 or <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:christian.dahl@formue.no">christian.dahl@formue.no</a>
The application deadline is May 30th.

Shape the Legal Future of a Vision-Driven, People-Centered Wealth Manager