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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Senior Corporate Legal Advisor
Description
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We are looking for an experienced and strategically minded Senior Corporate Legal Advisor to be a key member of our legal department. In this role, you will work closely with the executive team and other business units to ensure the company complies with all relevant laws and regulations, and to provide legal guidance in complex business decisions.
As a senior legal advisor, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing all legal aspects of the company’s operations, including contracts, corporate governance, compliance, risk management, and litigation. You will act as a trusted advisor to management and contribute to shaping the company’s strategy from a legal perspective.
You will work in a dynamic and international environment where a proactive attitude, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities are essential. The role also requires you to stay updated on changes in legislation and industry practices, and to translate legal risks into business opportunities.
We offer a stimulating work environment with excellent opportunities for professional development and close collaboration with dedicated colleagues across various business areas.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Provide legal advice to executive management and business units
- Review and negotiate commercial contracts
- Ensure compliance across all business areas
- Manage legal risks and propose solutions
- Represent the company in legal disputes and negotiations
- Develop and implement internal legal policies
- Monitor changes in legislation and industry standards
- Support corporate governance and board activities
- Collaborate with external legal advisors
- Train staff on legal and compliance matters
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Law degree from a recognized university
- At least 8 years of experience in corporate law
- Experience from a law firm or in-house legal department
- Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate law, and compliance
- Excellent ability to communicate legal issues to non-lawyers
- Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken
- Ability to work independently and make decisions
- High integrity and professional judgment
- Experience with international business is a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in corporate law?
- How do you manage legal risks in a business context?
- Have you worked with international contracts before?
- How do you stay updated on changes in legislation?
- Describe a situation where your legal advice influenced a business decision.
- How do you collaborate with other departments on legal matters?
- What are your strengths as a legal advisor?
- How do you handle conflicts between business goals and legal requirements?
- Do you have experience working with boards and corporate governance?
- Which legal areas are you most specialized in?