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Do you want to combine central union work with qualified legal work? At SULF, you will not only work closely with academia, but you will also become an important voice in an organization that drives issues with significant societal impact and strategic importance for Swedish research and higher education.

About the company

SULF is a politically independent trade union and professional association for university teachers, researchers, and doctoral students. They have approximately 23,000 members and are affiliated with Saco.

SULF has three offices in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö. This position is located at SULF's office in Gamla Stan, Stockholm, and travel within the country may occur.

At the secretariat, work is carried out in close collaboration between ombudsmen, lawyers, and other functions, and teamwork is common. There is a wealth of expertise in both Swedish labor law and the unique regulations of the higher education sector. The culture is characterized by generosity, team spirit, and a desire to make a difference together for those working in research and higher education.

About the position This position is a direct recruitment, which means that the recruitment process is conducted through Bravura, and you will be employed directly by SULF.

Responsibilities & tasks

As a central ombudsman and assistant union lawyer at SULF, you are offered a unique role where qualified legal work and close collaboration with elected representatives meet the opportunity to shape the future of the higher education sector. Here, you will represent the members and delve into complex labor law issues in an environment characterized by collaboration, curiosity, and high specialist knowledge. You will combine central ombudsman work with legal tasks as an assistant union lawyer. The base lies in the ombudsman role, but you will also work independently and support the union lawyer in qualified legal matters, processes, and investigations. You will work as part of a team with other ombudsmen, the head of negotiations, and the union lawyer.

Concrete tasks

• Provide advice to elected representatives and members on issues related to employment and its conditions.

• Represent the union in local and central negotiations.

• Conduct training, both digitally and physically, for elected representatives and members.

• Participate in Saco collaborations and networks and contribute to issues related to joint processes.

• Conduct legal investigations and contribute to the union's legal development work.

• Develop your own areas of expertise.

Education, experience, and personal qualities

Requirements

• Law degree

• Very good knowledge of labor law

• Experience in advising, negotiating, or similar, preferably from the public sector, higher education/university, or labor/employer organizations

• Very good Swedish and English in speech and writing

• Understanding of the Swedish model

Meritorious

• Experience with state and/or public contracts

• Knowledge of the higher education sector and its special regulations

• Experience with litigation

The role suits you who thrive in a knowledge-intensive environment and appreciate working closely with others. You often encounter complex issues, which means you need to be analytical, structured, and have a good ability to explain legal matters in an understandable way. In advisory situations, much is about creating security and providing clear, qualified answers even when questions are fast-paced and varied. You should enjoy working with elected representatives.

Curiosity is important both to understand the whole in each case and to build expertise within the special regulations of the higher education sector. The role also allows room to develop your own areas of interest, which means a desire to learn and deepen your knowledge will be well utilized. You thrive in teamwork and see the value in sharing knowledge, helping others, and seeking help when needed. The culture at the secretariat is warm and generous, and you will become part of a context where responsibility is taken together while also having the space to work independently. Flexibility is a prerequisite as both the sector and member issues can change rapidly. You need to be able to prioritize, shift focus, and maintain a professional calm.

Other information

Start: By agreement Location: Gamla Stan, Stockholm Salary: By agreement Union representative: Catrine Folcker, chair of the local Saco club, [email protected]

The application deadline is March 15 – welcome with your application!