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Lawyer at the County Administrative Board of Kalmar County

Länsstyrelsen i Kalmar län

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Are you attracted to working with interesting tasks alongside competent and engaged colleagues? Do you find it exciting to collaborate with other authorities and organizations?

If so, you could be the one we are looking for! At the County Administrative Board of Kalmar County, you will work on behalf of the government and become an important part of ensuring that national goals are implemented in the region.

As an employee, you will also have the opportunity to take advantage of many great benefits and generous wellness programs. The workplace is characterized by an inclusive culture, trust-based leadership, and a good balance between work and leisure. Together, we make a difference for society! Read more about our benefits and hear our employees talk about their jobs with us here (https://www.lansstyrelsen.se/kalmar/om-oss/jobba-hos-oss.html).

Responsibilities

We support each other with all the tasks that exist in the unit, and the authority's assignments may also lead to additional tasks beyond those described in the advertisement.

You will work on processing cases where the County Administrative Board serves as the appellate body, such as decisions under the Planning and Building Act and the Environmental Code.

You will also work on handling administrative matters within various legal areas. Your responsibilities will also include providing qualified legal support to other units, working with cross-authority steering documents, participating in national government assignments, and educating the authority in various legal areas.

There is an opportunity to participate in common networks where you meet and exchange experiences with colleagues in other counties. Your tasks will vary over time based on the needs of the unit and your experience.

Qualifications

A law degree or equivalent education that the employer deems relevant.

The following are meritorious:

  • Experience working with data protection issues
  • Experience working with total defense legal issues
  • Experience working at a County Administrative Board.

As an employee at the County Administrative Board, you take responsibility for your work in relation to set goals while also helping your colleagues and contributing to the collective work of the team, which requires good collaboration skills and a structured approach.

The complex operations of the County Administrative Board require good analytical skills and the ability to view issues from different perspectives to make the right decisions. You need to be able to place your tasks in a larger context and prioritize accordingly.

The work involves both internal and external contacts, so it is important that you have well-developed communication skills in both speech and writing. You can balance quality requirements against available resources. You are expected to actively participate in our ongoing efforts to develop our operations.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Conditions

The County Administrative Board is a total defense authority. Security checks with background checks are conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act before a hiring decision is made. Swedish citizenship is required for the position. Employment comes with an obligation to be assigned to a war position and to serve in our crisis management organization in the event of an incident. Questions regarding security checks and background checks should be directed to the contact person. Read more about background checks and security classification here (https://sakerhetspolisen.se/verksamheten/sakerhetsskydd/registerkontroll.html).

This is the County Administrative Board of Kalmar County

At the County Administrative Board, about 250 dedicated employees work with a range of government assignments. Together, we contribute to sustainable development, growth, and a good living environment in Kalmar County. We do this by balancing ecology, social sustainability, and economy. We strive for a workplace with diversity and an even gender distribution. Our values permeate our entire operation and are based on the concepts of:

  • efficiency and service
  • objectivity and legality
  • respect for everyone's equal value.

Would you like to know more about us? Please visit our website! Here (https://www.lansstyrelsen.se/kalmar/om-oss/jobba-hos-oss.html).

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