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Do you want to combine your expertise in data protection with business development in one of the most exciting specialist environments in the Nordics? Knowit Cybersecurity & Law in Linköping is expanding and is now looking for you who want to take on a key role at the interface between law, technology, and business.

About the role

As a Data Protection Lawyer at Knowit in Linköping, you will become part of a non-hierarchical and highly competent team of 150 specialists in the Nordics, of which approximately 35 are lawyers. At the Linköping office, work ranges from critical infrastructure and AI to exciting tech companies and pharmaceutical firms. Here, you will work cross-functionally with colleagues in other areas of expertise, such as cybersecurity.

Here you get the best of both worlds: the security and network of a large company, but with an entrepreneurial feel, short decision-making paths, and good collaboration. You are welcomed into a company driven by values where you have the opportunity to be yourself and work according to your values. You will work towards socially important industries and truly make a difference, for real.

In the role of Data Protection Lawyer, you work with supporting customers to ensure they meet the requirements within, among other things, GDPR, the AI Act, and other regulations governing information management. Here you will also act in a business development capacity and use your communication skills to build connections with new contacts both internally and externally.

You are welcomed here to a warm and friendly company where people really enjoy working. The office in Linköping is characterized by good camaraderie, collaboration, and having fun together!

What we offer

• A strong corporate culture: KnowIT works value-driven and non-hierarchical, where you are seen and have the opportunity to influence your work situation.
• Personal development: Opportunity to grow within specialist areas and a strong focus on your personal development.
• Impact: The chance to work towards socially important industries and truly contribute to making a difference.

Responsibilities

In the role of Data Protection Lawyer, you work closely with both customers and colleagues within cybersecurity to create secure, compliant, and sustainable solutions. You will, among other things:

• Provide qualified legal advice within data protection and information management, with a focus on GDPR, the AI Act, and related regulations.
• Conduct legal analyses, impact assessments (DPIA), and gap analyses.
• Create and implement data protection processes for, for example, product development, procurement, and incident management.
• Act in a business development capacity by identifying new customer needs and developing Knowit's presence in the local market.

We are looking for you who

To thrive and succeed in the role, we see that you are a business-minded lawyer who enjoys building networks. You are independent in your expertise but thrive best when you collaborate with others to solve complex challenges. We are looking for you who:

• Hold a degree in law.
• Have several years of experience in qualified work with data protection issues and GDPR.
• Have very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both in speech and writing.

It is meritorious if you have

• Basic knowledge within IT and cybersecurity.
• Experience with, or a strong interest in, business development and customer relations.
• Experience from the consulting industry.

To succeed in the role, you have the following personal qualities:

• Helpful
• Social
• Organized
• Responsible

For this role, it is an advantage to have Swedish citizenship as many of the clients are subject to the Security Protection Act.

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work, and our client's wish is that all questions regarding the position are sent to Academic Work.

We apply rolling selection and will take down the ad when enough candidates have reached the final stage of the recruitment process. A CV is requested upon application. We do not use a cover letter as a selection method, so it does not need to be attached. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.