Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden Employment

ASSA ABLOY Group is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel

About the Role

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Sweden AB is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel to join the Legal Digital, Privacy & AI-team within Group Legal. In this role, you will act as a trusted legal partner, advising on and driving the implementation of high-impact digital regulations across the Group. You will interpret complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for Group functions and divisions.

What You'll Do

  • Advise the business within the areas of privacy, digital regulation, AI, cyber security, and information security, including key regulations such as the GDPR, Data Act, Cyber Resilience Act, NIS2 and AI Act.
  • Support the implementation of legal and policy requirements related to privacy, AI, cyber security and digital regulation across Group functions and divisions.
  • Monitor and assess legal developments in the digital and technology regulatory landscape and proactively advise the business on legal impact and risk.
  • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the Group’s digital compliance framework.
  • Support group functions in identifying, assessing and documenting digital legal risks and governance requirements.
  • Work collaboratively in a decentralized, international environment to promote awareness, best practice sharing, and a strong digital compliance culture.
  • Develop and deliver legal input to training materials, guidance documents, templates, and presentations.
  • Support and, where appropriate, lead cross-functional projects and ad-hoc initiatives within the digital and technology legal domain.
  • Manage and coordinate digital governance-related activities, including preparation of reports, presentations and templates.
  • Support, contribute to and deliver training, workshops, and other awareness-raising initiatives.

What We're Looking For

  • A Master’s degree in law or equivalent.
  • At least 5 years of experience from working with and advising on privacy and, preferably, technology law, digital regulation and cyber security from a reputable law firm.
  • Familiarity with international privacy, technology and digital regulations and experience navigating complex and sometimes conflicting legal requirements.
  • Strong interest in cyber security, privacy, and technology.
  • Strong integrity and ability to stand your ground in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organizational skills, maintaining attention to detail on multiple projects and adjusting to changing priorities.
  • Strong analytical skills and good technical skills.
  • Ability to translate legal requirements, other legal risks and trade-offs into clear organizational and technical requirements for different audiences.

Nice to Have

  • Specialization within Information Technology law and/or CIPP certification.
  • Experience from an in-house role in an international organization.

Team & Environment

You will be part of the Legal Digital, Privacy & AI-team within Group Legal, working in a decentralized, international environment.

Required Skills
Privacy LawTechnology LawDigital RegulationCyber Security LawInternational LawLegal AdvisoryComplianceData Protection
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Department Legal and Compliance
Category other
Posted 14 days ago