About us:

Legora is working to empower lawyers and automate legal work. Our approach is to enable the lawyer of the future: a human-AI lawyer who's an order of magnitude more effective than a team of conventional legal professionals. The human-AI lawyer will iterate at the speed of their judgment, even in the most complex legal scenarios, and will out-smart and out-deliver the best pure AI system.

You are joining an early-stage scale-up with exceptional product-market fit that thousands of lawyers use daily at global institutions such as Bird&Bird, Mannheimer Swartling, and Heineken. Backed by $37M in funding from top investors like Benchmark, Redpoint, and Y Combinator, Leya is a group of exceptional engineers, lawyers, and doers. Here, you will have infinite room to grow and rethink how truly worthwhile work gets done.

The role:

We are seeking an analytical and well-versed Senior Controller to join our finance team in building a multientity, fast-growing scale-up. The Senior Controller will be responsible for preparing financial reports and analyzing financial data to support decision-making and business growth. Additionally, the role will involve overseeing financial planning, managing financial risks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in driving efficiency across financial operations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure Legora’s financial results are delivered with high quality to stakeholders on time.

In short, your key responsibilities will be: 

• Financial Management & Reporting: 

  • Oversee the consolidation and preparation of accurate and timely financial statements and other necessary internal and external stakeholder reports 

  • Provide detailed financial analysis and reports to senior management, highlighting key trends and financial performance metrics.  

  • Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and other applicable regulations.  

  • Support team members with month and year-end closing processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records. 
    
    

• Budgeting and Forecasting:

  • Lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with business objectives.  

  • Develop financial forecasts and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making.  

  • Monitor budget variances and recommend corrective actions to maintain financial stability. 

  • Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to align financial objectives with business goals.

• Treasury/Cash Flow Management:

  • Monitor weekly cash flow and liquidity to ensure the organization maintains adequate working capital.

  • Oversee cash forecasting and ensure timely availability of funds for operational and strategic needs.

  • Optimize cash flow efficiency and mitigate financial risks across Legora’s group entities
    
    
    

• Other ad-hoc: 

  • Ensure adherence to financial regulations, tax laws, and company policies.

  • Mentor and develop the accountant, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth, and shared success

  • Assist in Legora’s global expansion activities, ensuring smooth onboarding of new market entries

  • Manage relationships with external stakeholders such as auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with all statutory obligations 

Who you are:

• Integrity: You will be at the centre of Legora’s operations, entrusted with large autonomy and access to sensitive information. Your role relies on unquestionable integrity, trust, and transparency with the team and management. You ensure ethical financial practices are upheld within the organization, promoting accountability and adherence to financial laws and standards.

• Diligent: You take end-to-end ownership of our financial data and stack, paying attention to every detail.

• Autonomous: Although constantly working in a team, we believe in self-leadership and ownership! You value feedback, take initiative without needing direction, and focus on outcomes. You are not afraid to try new things and learn from your mistakes rather than play it safe.

• Entrepreneurial: Legora is an ambitious start-up. Things move fast, tasks and challenges may be demanding, and responsibilities may change over time. But you’ll get to work with a team of brilliant and dedicated people who are all working to solve difficult problems and really change how legal work is done.

Qualifications & Skills:

• +5-6 years of experience from a leading finance role, preferably in an auditing firm and/or company with a high pace environment.

• You possess a strong foundation in financial principles – such as Swedish GAAP, IFRS and US GAAP. 

• You have an ability to collaborate across departments, providing financial insights that support decision-making and fostering a culture of transparency.

• You have an excellent grasp of tax regulations and compliance requirements relevant to our industry, enabling us to navigate financial landscapes confidently.

• You can implement and maintain robust financial systems and processes to support the scalability of Legora. 

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

• Strong communication skills for coordination with global teams.

• High attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SQL proficiency 

• Prior experience in a multinational or corporate finance environment.

Practical Information:

• Career development opportunities in a rapidly evolving entrepreneurial environment.

• A collaborative, high-energy team environment where your ideas and contributions are valued and implemented.

• Competitive salary complemented with a transparent and highly competitive options program.

• Centrally located offices in Stockholm, designed as a space for you to do your life's work.