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DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKPLACE

The goal of gender equality work in Sweden is for women and men to have equal power and opportunities to shape society and their own lives. The work covers issues such as influence, economy, health, education, work, and physical integrity. At its core, gender equality work is about redistributing power and resources to achieve these goals.

The Swedish National Board for Gender Equality (Jämställdhetsmyndigheten), established on January 1, 2018, is responsible for ensuring that the government's gender equality policy is implemented effectively. The agency's task is to coordinate, monitor, and provide support in various ways within the field of gender equality. From January 1, 2026, the Swedish National Board for Gender Equality took over the national responsibility for work against honor-related violence and oppression (NCH), which previously resided with the County Administrative Board of Östergötland. Currently, work is underway to build a new operation within the agency, creating a long-term and sustainable structure and organization for this area.

The agency is now seeking two lawyers.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/TASKS

As a lawyer at the Swedish National Board for Gender Equality, you will work with the agency's administrative law issues. You will work within the Legal and Economics unit, primarily providing guidance and support on legal matters. You will be part of a group with other lawyers and colleagues who work with information management, procurement, tendering, and information security.

The work includes issues related to administrative law, public documents, procurement and tendering, OSL (Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act), and other administrative law matters. You will also draft and quality-assure various types of documents, such as agency decisions, policy documents, consultation responses, and other statements. You will also participate in collaborative projects and conduct training initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENTS

You who apply for the position have:

• A Master of Laws degree (Juris kandidat) or equivalent legal education
• Experience in qualified legal work within a government agency or other public sector operations

Experience in the following areas is required:

• Administrative law matters
• Public access and secrecy
• Public procurement

BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS

If you also have any of the following qualifications, we consider it an advantage:

• Experience in administrative decision-making and/or litigation
• Experience with the agency's substantive issues
• Experience with consultation responses (remissarbete)

The personal qualities we particularly value are:

• Very good ability to work with others in different professional categories and to create and maintain good relationships in professional contexts
• Humility regarding your own role and others, and a non-hierarchical approach
• Strategic and proactive thinking related to the possibilities and limitations of law
• Structured and organized, with the ability to see the big picture and connections

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

The positions are permanent full-time positions located at the Swedish National Board for Gender Equality's office in central Gothenburg. We apply a six-month probationary period. Start date by agreement. Travel in the course of duty may occur.

Work samples may be required during the recruitment process.

The agency offers several benefits focusing on health and a sustainable working life for all ages, including some possibility to work remotely, a fitness hour, and a fitness allowance.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Please submit your application by June 21, 2026.

The Swedish National Board for Gender Equality welcomes applicants with different experiences and backgrounds. We receive your application electronically via our recruitment system. If you have protected personal data, you should not apply via our recruitment system but contact the responsible person in HR for handling your application. Contact details can be found below.

If you want to know more about the position, contact Anna Tingbäck, Chief Lawyer, 031-392 90 49. If you have questions about the recruitment process, contact Emma Nilsson, HR Generalist, 031-12 28 44. Contact details for union representatives: for Saco-S Joanna Domachowska 031-392 91 19 and for ST Beatrice Löfström Bondestam 031-392 91 04.

We are happy to receive calls from you if you are interested in the job, but we decline calls from those selling advertising and recruitment services.