Your Responsibilities

The position is located within the Procurement Unit at the Finance Department, responsible for the authority's procurement and purchasing matters. You will join a team of other procurement officers working in close collaboration with other parts of the organization.

The Procurement Unit leads, coordinates, and develops the Swedish Prosecution Authority's purchasing and procurement operations. The unit is tasked with conducting various purchases and tenders, enabling efficient procurement, managing contracts, assisting in review processes and disputes, and providing the authority with qualified advice on matters concerning procurement, purchasing, and contracts.

As a Procurement Lawyer, your main responsibilities will include:

Responsible for the contractual, procurement legal, and procurement technical aspects of the execution of tenders
Responsible for managing and developing the unit's templates from a procurement legal perspective
Handling reviews and contract disputes
Preparing legal investigations related to, for example, the application of exemption provisions and assisting in consultation responses
Conducting tenders within the framework of the Public Procurement Act (LOU) in consultation with the internal organization
Executing call-offs and purchases for the authority's needs
Managing and following up on signed contracts
Providing qualified support and advice to the operations on procurement matters

You will have many contacts both within and outside the authority.

Your Qualities and Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

A law degree (Juristexamen)
Notarial service or at least two years of full-time experience working as a public procurement officer or procurement lawyer
Good knowledge of laws and regulations governing public procurement
Experience in conducting tenders
Experience in handling varied assignments
Good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing.

It is an asset if you have experience handling a review process, either as a case handler at a court or as legal counsel.

As a person, we want you to:

Have good planning skills, be meticulous, and enjoy working both strategically and operationally
Have a consultative working style and a professional approach in all situations
Be pedagogical and clear in your communication
Be proactive and solution-oriented
Have a good ability to understand and realize the needs of the operations
Enjoy working at a fast pace.

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability.

About the Employment

In your cover letter and CV, we want you to describe how you meet our requested requirements and any merits. Also describe how your personal qualities contribute to the role.

The employment is permanent with a probation period of 6 months.

Tests may occur during the recruitment process.

The position is classified as security-sensitive; therefore, a security clearance with a registry check will be conducted.

The Swedish Prosecution Authority is a preparedness authority. Upon employment, you may be assigned to the authority in the event of war. Read more under Work with us (#).

Due to archival regulations, we store applications for two years. When you apply, your personal data will be processed according to the principle of public access to official records and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By sending your application to us, you consent to this.

The Swedish Prosecution Authority as an Employer

At the Swedish Prosecution Authority, we feel proud when we go to work. Together, we are 2,200 engaged and competent employees standing up for the rule of law, legal security, and democratic values. Regardless of role within the authority, everyone contributes to our important societal mission.

Do you want to become part of the Swedish Prosecution Authority? We strive to be a welcoming and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of society.

Apply today!