Senior Legal Counsel

Do you want to work as a Senior Legal Counsel in a unique international organization where you will have the opportunity to drive change and contribute to responsible business practices?

Business Sweden is now looking for a talented, curious and initiative driven Senior Legal Counsel to join their Legal department.

Business Sweden supports Swedish companies in expanding globally and helps international companies invest in Sweden. With a local presence in 40 markets, offering both strategic advice and hands-on support to companies of all sizes and in a wide range of industries. As a Senior Legal counsel, you will operate in a complex and truly international context.

The role as Senior Legal Counsel entails both strategic and operational work, rolling up your sleeves and supporting the organization operationally when so needed while at the same time being forward looking and leading development projects within legal structure matters. As the Senior Legal Counsel you will create, streamline, and automate processes and routines and support the business globally in different legal matters. The position requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in public law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.

You will be part of a Legal team consisting of 3 lawyers and report directly to the Chief Compliance Officer/General Counsel. You will also work closely together with Finance, Compliance and Sustainability to support the global operations. The role is based at Business Sweden’s Headquarters in Stockholm. However, you will be expected to work with teams and clients around the world.


The role includes both strategic, tactic and operational responsibilities such as:

  • Providing comprehensive legal advice to the organization and support on a wide range of corporate, public, commercial, and regulatory matters
  • Ensuring compliance with corporate and public laws and regulations
  • Development of procurement processes and the establishment of new legal entities worldwide
  • Promoting a culture of integrity and legal awareness, as well as advising on the legal implications of business decisions and strategies
  • Modernizing procedures and enhancing legal strategies as well as operational efficiency
  • Conducting risk analyses and providing guidance on legal risk management


About you

Business Sweden is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel with a Master’s in Law (LLM) and 8-10 years of relevant experience, preferably within the public sector. You have a strong understanding of supporting business operations in legal matters, and experience in project management and process improvement. Experience in public financing, government administration, or working with regulatory authorities and governmental contacts is considered valuable. Proficiency in both English and Swedish is a requirement.

Core Competencies:

  • Strong communication skills
  • Initiative driven and an adaptable problem solver, open to new ways of working
  • Curious and eager to learn
  • Strong interpersonal skills, enjoying social interactions and networking
  • Demonstrates commitment, honesty, and accountability
  • Takes ownership to ensure high-quality, timely delivery
  • A collaborative team player with a positive attitude
  • Voices ideas and values diverse perspectives

Application

In this recruitment process, Business Sweden collaborates with Legal Career. To apply, submit your resume and contact details down below. Please note that Legal Career does not use personal letters in this recruitment.

If your profile meets our requirements, Legal Career will contact you for an initial interview by telephone. Legal Career interviews and presents candidates on an ongoing basis and recruitment ends when Business Sweden have found the right candidate. Tests, reference-checks and background control will be included in this recruitment process.

For questions about the process and position, please contact responsible recruiter Bianca Säll, bianca.sall@legalcareer.se

KONTAKT

Bianca Säll
Senior Recruitment Specialist
bianca.sall@legalcareer.se

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    Sarah Berlin

    Consultant Manager

    Jonas Glädt

    Chief Operating Officer

    Bianca Säll

    Senior Recruitment Specialist