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In-House Legal Counsel — Banking Regulation

Landsbankinn · Reykjavík, Iceland · Onsite · kr1,400,000 - kr1,900,000/year

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Position Overview

Location: Reykjavík, Iceland

Compensation: kr1,400,000 - kr1,900,000/year

Position: Senior

Type: Job

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 20, 2026

Deadline: May 19, 2026

Job Description

Landsbankinn, Iceland's largest commercial bank, is hiring a Senior In-House Legal Counsel to advise on banking regulation, capital requirements, and financial supervisory compliance. You will serve as a key advisor to the bank's executive team on regulatory strategy and risk management.

Responsibilities

Advise on compliance with prudential regulations, capital adequacy requirements, and liquidity rules. Liaise with the Central Bank of Iceland and Financial Supervisory Authority on regulatory inquiries. Draft internal policies on anti-money laundering, KYC, and sanctions compliance. Support product development and new business initiatives with regulatory impact analysis.

Requirements

Cand.Jur. or LL.M. degree. 7+ years of experience in banking regulation, financial services law, or financial supervision. In-depth knowledge of the Act on Financial Undertakings and Central Bank regulations. Fluent in Icelandic and English.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

Compensation

kr1,400,000 - kr1,900,000/year

Practice Area

General Legal

Position

Senior

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Landsbankinn Hiring Team

Application Deadline

May 19, 2026

Employment Type

Full time