Constitutional Law Unit, Ministry of Justice

Do you want to lead and develop the operations while motivating and inspiring employees? As a deputy unit manager, we offer you an exciting role with more responsibility and varied tasks that contribute to societal development.

Your workday. Sweden's tomorrow.

The deputy unit manager is the representative of the unit manager and assists the unit manager in leading the unit and being the principal. The assignment includes assisting the unit manager in the work of leading, distributing, coordinating, and following up on the organization, operations, work environment, and competence supply in the constitutional law unit. The role includes, among other things, being a sounding board for the unit manager on various issues related to the management of the unit's work. The role also includes having primary responsibility for carrying out certain tasks and functioning as the principal for parts of the legislation that the unit is responsible for. In the principal role, it includes guiding employees, quality assuring materials, and participating in preparations and meetings. The deputy unit manager should be able to step in for the unit manager when needed. The unit manager has personnel responsibility for all employees in the unit. In the role of principal, the deputy unit manager independently manages the employees working on issues for which he or she is the principal. To be successful in the role, you need to thrive in a sometimes fast-paced work environment.

The constitutional law unit is responsible for legislation concerning Sweden's fundamental laws as well as, for example, the Administrative Procedure Act, the Freedom of the Press Act, and the Data Protection Act. Furthermore, the unit is responsible for EU matters and other international issues within these legislative areas. The unit has a staffing of around 17 employees. As a principal and deputy unit manager, you will have a unique opportunity to switch between your various roles and goals as an employee, principal, deputy unit manager, and substitute for the unit manager.

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Your background

We are looking for someone with a law degree and several years of experience working in the Government Offices. The role requires experience as a principal for legislative issues and other regulatory work. You need to have very good knowledge of Swedish and good knowledge of English. Previous experience in the unit's subject areas is an advantage. It is also an advantage if you have experience in negotiation work within the EU.

Your qualities

In the role of deputy unit manager, we expect you to be genuinely interested in organizational issues and leadership, and have good judgment and the ability to lead, motivate, and develop competent employees. To succeed in the role, it is essential that you are goal- and result-oriented and have the ability to see the whole picture and think strategically. Since the work is characterized by many collaborative and contact points, it is important that you have very good collaboration skills. The role requires you to be proactive, analytical, and quality-conscious. Furthermore, we are looking for someone who enjoys and sees the value in driving development. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Other

The employment is a permanent position with an initial probationary period of six months. However, the task of being a deputy unit manager usually ends upon the departure of the unit manager. The position is classified in a security class, and a security review with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. You must be a Swedish citizen but may have a foreign background.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, contact David Brandell, the unit manager. You are also welcome to contact recruitment specialist Patricia Nordlånge. Union contacts are Klara Hedlund for Saco and Catharina de Grad for ST. You can reach all of them through the Government Offices switchboard at 08-405 10 00. We welcome calls from those interested in the job, but we decline calls from those selling ads and recruitment services.

Welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool by April 7, 2025.

The mission of the Government Offices is to support the government in its work to govern Sweden and realize its policies. Here, 4,800 people work, of whom 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We see gender equality and diversity as a strength and asset, and we actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for the authorities of the judiciary, including the police, prosecutors, courts, and corrections. The ministry is also responsible for migration issues. Legislation within constitutional law and general administrative law, civil law, procedural law, criminal law, as well as migration and asylum law falls within the ministry's area of responsibility.