Legal Counsel Digital

"Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to driving prosperity and shaping the future landscape through sustainable transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions. By offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity.

Our headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Group shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm."

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Are you a lawyer that is passionate about navigating the intersection of law and cutting-edge technology? If so, then read further

Volvo Group Trucks Technology – we call it GTT – is a division within the Volvo Group with nearly 11,000 brilliant colleagues around the globe. At GTT, we develop all the technology for Volvo Group’s trucks. We are on a transformation journey, with the clear direction to provide fossil-free, safe, and even more productive products and solutions.

GTT’s legal and compliance function consists of eleven colleagues, located in Sweden, US and France. We’re also part of Volvo Group’s legal and compliance function, including nearly 200 lawyers around the world.

Interesting, right? You’re lucky because we are looking for a Legal Counsel to join the legal and compliance team at GTT in Gothenburg.

Who are we looking for?
With this role we are expanding our team to pave new ground in our ways of working. A key part of the role will be to drive the legal and compliance team’s transformation journey. We want you to secure the implementation of new tools and challenge our current way of working A portion of your working time will therefore be dedicated to legal operations.

In addition, you will manage legal issues primarily related to digital assets, with a focus on data compliance and open-source software. You would also be involved in supporting our compliance counsel in various compliance matters.

We believe that engagement, personality and genuine interest are more important than seniority. To be successful in this role you need to have a university degree in law and several years of experience (either from a law firm, as an in-house Legal Counsel, or similar). Fluency in English is also essential.

We will keep an extra eye out for candidates which:
• Are tech savvy and interested in IT tools.
• Have experience working within the practical implementation of GDPR, the Data Act, AI Act as well as other compliance matters.
• Are familiar with Open-Source licenses.
• Apply a proactive-, positive-, and can-do mindset and combine it with high integrity.
• Bring experience from the automotive, software, and/or similar technology-centric sectors.

This position will be located in Lundby Gothenburg. Last application date 23rd of February.

For further information please contact:
Richard Anderkron, Legal counsel, richard.anderkron@volvo.com
Susann Vahlenbreder Hecht, SVP Legal & Volvo Group IP, susann.vahlenbreder.hecht@volvo.com
Julia Karlberg, Talent Acquisition Partner, julia.karlberg@volvo.com

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.