Special Head of Legislative Projects at the Consumer Unit, Ministry of Finance

Consumer Unit, Department of Public Administration, Ministry of Finance

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to utilize your legal expertise and skills in legislative work? We are now seeking a special head for the Consumer Unit. The Department of Public Administration is responsible for the development of administrative and consumer policies. The unit consists of eleven employees.

Your Workday. Sweden's Tomorrow.

As the special head at the Consumer Unit, you will be responsible for the unit's legislation. You will lead and participate in various legislative projects, such as drafting memoranda, committee directives, regulations, council remits, and propositions. You will also work on policy issues and other legal matters in the consumer area and contribute to the preparation and anchoring of cases in accordance with the Government Offices' routines. Furthermore, you will participate in presentations and meetings with the Minister of Civil Affairs and other political leadership. Your work will be characterized by a mix of long-term structural issues and quick assessments, and you are expected to contribute to the development of the work. High collaboration skills and adaptability to different conditions are important qualities for success in your role.

At the department and unit, lawyers, political scientists, and economists work closely together. Your work will involve many contacts with political leadership and with other units and departments. External contacts with authorities and organizations are included. The unit's work has a strong EU connection, and you will have the opportunity to represent Sweden internationally.

Read more about the Government Offices' activities at www.regeringen.se (http://www.regeringen.se).

Your Background.

We are looking for someone with a law degree. You are a court of appeal or administrative court assessor with several years of experience in legislative work at a legal secretariat, legislative unit, or equivalent within the Government Offices.

You are well acquainted with the Government Offices' routines, working methods, and processes.

Your Qualities.

The Government Offices' employee criteria are wholeness, development, results.

Everyone working in 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 results-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and directions change.

Read more at Employee and Leadership in the Government Offices - Regeringen.se (http://www.regeringen.se)

In this position, we see that you 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 results-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and directions change.

Other

The position is a permanent employment with a start date by agreement. A security clearance will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. There may be an opportunity for an agreement on remote work.

Are You Interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, you are welcome to contact Michael Philipsson, unit manager. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact recruitment specialist Carl Garellick. Union contacts are Miriam Ben Hadj Ali for Saco and Lotta Nordqvist for ST. All can be reached via the Government Offices switchboard at 08-405 10 00. We welcome you to register your CV in our recruitment tool by February 21, 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 a strength and asset, and we actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Finance is responsible for issues concerning the state's economy. This includes coordinating the state budget, forecasts and analyses, tax issues, as well as managing and governing the state's operations. Additionally, the ministry is responsible for issues concerning the financial market, municipalities and regions, procurement, companies with state ownership, digitization and IT, and consumer legislation.