Lawyer for the City Planning Office in Malmö

Malmö is growing. Rarely has urban development been more exciting than in Malmö, right here and now. Do you want to help shape the next chapter for the city and for the City Planning Office? We are now looking for a lawyer whose heart beats a little extra for the Planning and Building Act.

Responsibilities

Your mission, as one of two lawyers at the City Planning Office, mainly involves supporting case officers and managers with legal expertise, especially in complex building and planning matters, but also in general legal issues and other types of cases covered by the City Planning Committee's mandate.

Other important tasks include raising competence within current legislation through training and information initiatives and contributing to the development of work methods and practices. The work also includes responding to and coordinating referrals, representing the committee in appeals to higher instances, and becoming the administration's data protection coordinator.

Qualifications

With a law degree, several years of practical experience applying the Planning and Building Act, and familiarity with the Environmental Code and the Administrative Procedure Act, we see that you have the background needed for the assignment.

If you also have experience in procurement issues, contract law, application of property formation legislation, and are knowledgeable about issues related to transparency, confidentiality, and data protection legislation, it is an advantage.

You are generous when it comes to sharing your knowledge with others and thrive best when you can help solve legal problems close to the operations. Collaboration is a natural part of your working method, and you have the ability to work together with various professional categories, both internally and externally. As a person, you are attentive, analytical, meticulous, and have high integrity. You are used to working independently and have a very good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing. We place great importance on personal suitability.

Experience is required.

About the Workplace

You will be one of two lawyers in our unit for archives and administration at the City Planning Office. Together, the unit is responsible for the main registration, administration, archives, and legal support for the administration's operations and the City Planning Committee. The unit also has the coordinated responsibility for the administration's data protection and information security.

About the City Planning Office

The City Planning Office is an authority for planning, building, and land surveying issues. The administration works with strategic planning, detailed planning, property formation, building permits, measurement, and mapping. The City Planning Office works for the residents of Malmö, various actors in the construction market, and others active in Malmö. Together with other administrations, our approximately 220 employees create conditions for a city that is sustainable and attractive to live and work in. With us, you will receive all the benefits of security and flexibility that one can expect from a public employer. The greatest benefit, as we see it, is the opportunity to make a real difference for Malmö and its residents together with professional colleagues.

The city of Malmö's operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable community development. Together with the residents of Malmö, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and be in; diversity, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here. Read about the city of Malmö as an employer here malmo.se/jobb (https://malmo.se/jobb)

Information about the Position

• Employment type: Permanent
• Extent: Full-time
• Number of positions: 1
• Start date: As soon as possible, by agreement.