TL;DR

Legal Counsel (IT, AI): Supporting Group functions, primarily IT procurement, by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements and providing legal guidance on corporate and regulatory matters. Focus on managing contractual risks, ensuring compliance with IT-related laws, and advising on AI regulation and cybersecurity.

Location: Malmö or Stockholm, Sweden

Company

Assa Abloy, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, is the world’s leading provider of smart and secure access solutions.

What you will do

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, focusing on IT-related contracts (SaaS, IT services, consultancy, data processing, cybersecurity).
Advise Group functions on RFP processes, corporate, and commercial legal matters.
Provide guidance on regulatory frameworks including GDPR, AI regulation, information security, cybersecurity laws (NIS2, EU AI Act), and export controls.
Support vetting counterparties for compliance and advise on potential disputes.
Collaborate with Procurement, Group IT, and Information Security to manage contractual risks and ensure compliance.
Maintain, align, and update contract templates and deliver related training.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M or equivalent).
At least five years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and IT-related agreements.
Strong knowledge of commercial contract law, privacy, data protection, AI regulation, and cybersecurity regulations.
Fluent written and spoken English.
Solid proficiency with MS Office.
Strong legal and business judgment with the ability to balance risk, priorities, and compliance.

Nice to have

Swedish or other languages are beneficial.

Culture & Benefits

Diverse and inclusive teams.
Empowerment to build a career around aspirations.
Regular feedback, training, and development opportunities.
Support for growth locally, regionally, or internationally.
Value results, not titles or backgrounds.

Hiring process

Applications are reviewed regularly.
Apply online by 8th of January.