Regional Lawyer for Parental Leave Substitute

The County Administrative Board operates on behalf of the government and works to ensure that national goals are implemented in the region. Our broad activities encompass environmental, nature, cultural heritage, business, urban planning, rural development, preparedness, and total defense issues. In dialogue with other actors, we coordinate various interests and promote sustainable development in Gotland.

We have over 150 employees, and our chief is Governor Charlotte Petri Gornitzka.

Description

We are now seeking a regional lawyer for a parental leave substitute until August 2026.

Start date is February 1, 2026, or by agreement.

You will be one of four regional lawyers and will be part of the coordination and support unit, which consists of approximately 25 employees. The unit works with areas such as finance, operational control, procurement, law, HR, communication, registration/archives, and janitorial/reception services.

Responsibilities

As a regional lawyer at the County Administrative Board, you will work independently on handling qualified and complex administrative matters, including appeals of municipal decisions under the Environmental Code and the Planning and Building Act, such as preliminary decisions and building permits. You will also work with legislation within the County Administrative Board's other areas of responsibility, such as environmental, nature, and cultural legislation.

As a regional lawyer, you will provide support to the regional management and the County Administrative Board's case handlers in several areas. These areas may include public access, confidentiality, data protection, total defense law, and more. You will have some external contact with other authorities and the public.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Law degree (LL.B)
• You can communicate clearly and understandably in both spoken and written Swedish.

Meritorious:

• Experience in administrative law, public access, and confidentiality
• Knowledge/experience in environmental law and the Planning and Building Act
• Experience in other legal areas within the framework of the County Administrative Board's activities
• Clerkship or equivalent experience

Your personal qualities:

• You are confident in your professional role and can view tasks from different perspectives.
• You have high integrity.
• You find it easy to collaborate, have good judgment, and possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• You are meticulous, efficient, and can independently prioritize and take responsibility for your work.
• You have a pedagogical ability and can explain so that everyone understands.

We place great importance on personal qualities.

Other

Security clearance with a background check will be conducted according to the Security Protection Act before a hiring decision is made. Swedish citizenship is required for the position.

The position is 100%. Substitute.

Compensation: Monthly salary.

The office is located at Visborgsallén 4 in Visby. There is an option for remote work up to 49% of the working time.

In preparation for the recruitment process, the County Administrative Board of Gotland has decided on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore kindly ask not to be contacted by media salespeople, recruitment sites, and similar.