Vacant job

Executive Office

Are questions regarding property and environmental law of interest to you? The Legal Unit is now seeking a reinforcement in the form of a lawyer with experience in negotiations and litigation within these areas.

About the job

The person we are looking for will primarily work with property and construction-related issues, as well as some aspects of environmental law within the framework of SLU's operations. This may involve general questions regarding agreements, land allocation, environmental impact assessments, supervisory cases, development issues, construction implementation, and other project-related matters where you will independently represent the authority. You will work together with the other lawyers at the Legal Unit. You will participate in the routine legal work within the authority and also work with other issues handled by the unit. You will have significant independent responsibility for your cases. The work entails:

• Representing SLU as a representative in legal matters before courts and towards other authorities.
• Acting as a legal advisor and providing support and guidance within operations in various types of legal cases and work processes.
• Supporting the operations in matters concerning public access to information, confidentiality, disclosure of documents, and research agreements.
• Conducting internal training and providing information on current issues.
• Serving as SLU's legal competence within property and environmental law.

Your background

We are looking for you who have completed a law degree and have several years of experience in property and construction law with litigation experience, as well as some experience in working with environmental impact assessments at the County Administrative Board or the Land and Environment Court. It is meritorious if you have worked with the public or municipal sector.

We place great emphasis on your personal qualities and want you to be proactive and independent. You have an egalitarian approach and work well with others. Within the university, you will collaborate with many different professions and decision-makers, which places high demands on independence, security, and flexibility. You have pedagogical skills and high integrity, as well as very good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing.

About us

You will become part of the Legal Unit, which consists of a unit manager, an assistant chief lawyer, and four university lawyers. You will collaborate with other functions and units within the Executive Office and the rest of the university's operational support/SLU.

The Executive Office at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) consists of approximately 30 employees across three different units: the secretariat, the Legal Unit, and the Unit for Archives, Information Management, and Registry. The Executive Office has a broad competence base and is part of the operational support placed under the University Director at SLU.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/ (https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/)

Location:

Uppsala

Employment type:

Permanent position. SLU may apply a probationary period.

Scope:

100%

Start date:

September 1st or according to agreement.

Application:

We welcome your application via the application button below by 2026-06-15.

Interviews will take place during weeks 25-26.

Union contacts:

https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/ (https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/)

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) plays a key role in the development of sustainable living, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between humans, animals, and ecosystems, and responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Main campuses are Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, test parks, and educational sites throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students, and a turnover of over 4.5 billion SEK. The university invests in attractive environments on its campus areas. We work for an equal and inclusive working environment where open dialogue between people with different experiences lays the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the current position.