Corporate Lawyer with a Focus on IT Law

Do you want to take a leading role in how the law surrounding IT, digitalization, data protection issues, and information security develops in a socially important organization? We are now looking for an experienced corporate lawyer with a focus on IT law.

About the Position

As a corporate lawyer focusing on IT law and data protection issues, you will work broadly with legal questions related to digitalization, IT systems, and information management. You will have a central role in ensuring that our digital initiatives are carried out in a legally secure and businesslike manner, as well as providing support to the organization to ensure compliance with the data protection regulation and associated regulations. The role involves both operational advice on individual issues and strategic work with the long-term development of working methods, guidelines, and legal frameworks. An important part of the role is also to increase knowledge within the organization through training and practical support to the operations.

You will support the entire organization but primarily work closely with two other corporate lawyers in the team and colleagues in IT and security.

Please read more about what it’s like to work at Locum here (https://www.locum.se/om-oss/karriar/att-arbeta-hos-oss/).

Examples of Responsibilities

• Provide legal support and advice on issues related to IT systems, contracts, digital services, information management, and supplier collaborations.
• Support in procurement, development, and negotiation of IT-related contracts.
• Ensure that data processing complies with GDPR, cybersecurity requirements, and the Security Protection Act.
• Interpret and apply new regulations, such as EU regulations on AI and digitalization, as well as the CER and NIS directives.
• Contribute to the development of internal guidelines and governing documents within areas such as information security and digitalization.
• Conduct training and support the organization in legal issues related to IT and information management.
• Provide legal support for the implementation and use of cloud services, including requirements specification and risk assessments.
• Contribute to the strategic development of Locum's legal work within IT law.

You will be based at Locum's headquarters in Södermalm. You will be part of Locum's corporate staff and report to the Chief Financial Officer.

Who Are You?

To be successful and thrive in this role, we require the following:

Education

• Law degree or business law degree.

Experience

• At least five years of experience working with IT-related law, preferably from a role as a corporate lawyer or equivalent where you have been responsible for the described tasks.
• Experience working both operationally and strategically with IT law, having a clear business focus and understanding how IT law can create value and contribute to the organization's success.
• Experience working in an advisory and operationally close manner.

Knowledge

• Very good knowledge of Swedish in terms of both spoken and written language.

It is an advantage if you have

• A background in the public sector or equivalent experience that has given you good insight into LOU and other regulations affecting daily operations.
• Additional education in the IT field, both technical and legal.

Skills

We place great importance on personal qualities and are looking for someone who thrives in an advisory role and translates legal knowledge into practical and businesslike support. You are communicative, confident in your professional role, and convey legal reasoning clearly. You create and develop professional relationships, are action-oriented, solution-focused, and have a holistic perspective. At the same time, you are flexible and can navigate complex issues and contribute to development in a constructive manner.

About Locum

Locum manages and develops two million square meters of healthcare properties for our owner, Region Stockholm. Through engagement, competence, and collaboration, we offer the healthcare sector and residents in the region appropriate and sustainable healthcare environments.

What Can Locum Offer You?

We believe that our societal mission is truly important. We offer you a stimulating and exciting job in an organization that is constantly evolving. With us, you will have competent and helpful colleagues, continuous professional development, good opportunities for work-life balance, and attractive benefits. Welcome to visit our career page (https://www.locum.se/om-oss/karriar/att-arbeta-hos-oss/), our Facebook, or LinkedIn page to get to know us better.

Application

You apply for the job through our recruitment system. Please note that we do not accept applications via email. In your application, we ask that you attach your CV and cover letter. If you have questions about the position, please feel free to contact HR partner Susanna Kohlström at email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or phone 08-123 170 31.

The recruitment is handled in collaboration with Adecco, and we kindly ask for no contact from other recruitment and staffing companies or advertisement distributors.

In our recruitment process, we use Assessio's MAP and Matrigma tests. MAP is a personality test, and Matrigma is a non-verbal problem-solving test, both based on occupational psychological research. The tests are used as a complement to your experiences and competencies, and the purpose is to make our selection process quality-assured and transparent.

Background checks and security clearance may be applied in the final stages of this recruitment process. Read more here (https://sakerhetspolisen.se/sakerhetsskydd/sakerhetsskyddsatgarder/personalsakerhet.html).

Warm welcome to submit your application!

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We strive for gender equality and equity in our workplace and welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and conditions.

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Region Stockholm is responsible for healthcare, public transport, regional development, and contributes to cultural life. Every day, around the clock. In the country's fastest-growing region. Together, we create Europe's most attractive metropolitan region.

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