Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Unit for Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Issues, Preparedness and NATO

Do you thrive on varied, interesting, and often complex tasks? Then you might be the one we are looking for. In the diverse work at the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, we can offer a developing role where you, together with competent and engaged colleagues, contribute to societal development.

Your workday. Sweden's tomorrow.

Lawyer responsible for issues concerning healthcare, preparedness, and NATO.

Responsibilities:

• prepare and analyze materials for the government's positions on issues regarding the government's governance and development of healthcare, as well as legal issues within the healthcare sector,
• draft bills and council remits,
• handle ongoing tasks such as answering questions, interpellations, correspondence, etc.,
• participate in efforts to coordinate initiatives related to legal issues within the healthcare sector, and
• engage in international processes and contexts.

Your background

We are looking for someone with a law degree and relevant experience for the position, such as policy work within healthcare and/or preparedness. You should understand the demands of working in a politically governed environment and have an understanding of the role and function of the Government Offices.

Experience from the Government Offices or another government agency or investigation is advantageous. Experience with the legislative process is also a merit. Knowledge of how the healthcare system functions and operates, as well as knowledge of preparedness and/or NATO, is a plus.

The position requires very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Your qualities

The criteria for employees at the Government Offices are wholeness, development, and results. Everyone working at the Government Offices needs to have a holistic view and collaborate for the best of the organization. You are expected to contribute your perspective and expertise while being open to others. You will bring ideas and new approaches to improve and develop the organization and your own skills. You are result-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and directions change.

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For this role, you need to be able to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and take initiative. You should be quality-conscious, judicious, and structured. You should be able to quickly understand and analyze complex issues and make swift decisions. Good collaboration skills are essential, and it is important that you thrive in an environment where your longer-term and strategic work is combined with quick requests with short delivery times.

We place great importance on personal suitability.

Other

We offer one or more temporary positions for one year. Start date by agreement, a security clearance will be conducted before employment. Work location: Stockholm.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, contact the recruiting manager Sara Eklund. If you have questions about the recruitment process, feel free to contact recruitment specialist Isabel Åkermark: [email protected]. Union contacts are Pia Fagerström for Saco and Karina Åbom Engberg for ST. You can reach all of them via the Government Offices switchboard, 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 January 20, 2026.

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 which 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We see gender equality and diversity as strengths and assets, and we actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, one of ten ministries, is responsible for issues concerning societal welfare, including public health and healthcare, social services including elderly care, care for and rights of persons with disabilities, sickness and parental insurance, pensions and the premium pension system, as well as sports, civil society, youth policy, burial issues, and religious communities.