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The Swedish National Defence College is an internationally leading higher education institution within defence, crisis management, and security. We offer a unique academic environment where civilian and military sectors meet. We educate civilian and military leaders, experts, and researchers who are to analyze and handle current and future crisis situations and security challenges. The Swedish National Defence College educates Sweden's officers and leads the academic development of the officer profession. We conduct research in law with a focus on operational law and international law, defence systems, military science, leadership and command, military history, and political science.

About the Workplace

The position is located at the Department for Local Supply, Registry and Archives, as well as Procurement and Purchasing. The department is part of the Swedish National Defence College's operational support and is responsible for coordinating the college's support and service functions within the department's area of responsibility.

The location is in Stockholm; business travel may occur. You report directly to the Department Head.

Responsibilities

As a University Legal Counsel, you provide qualified legal support to the college management and to the operations in administrative and university law matters. You also work on developing and further developing governing and supporting documents and participate in internal information and training initiatives.

The role also includes coordinating and supporting secrecy assessments in connection with the release of public documents. You review non-commercial contracts and data processing agreements, handle cases related to the Personnel Responsibility Board, and work with other common university law issues. Examples of tasks include:

• reviewing contracts, such as agreements between higher education institutions, research agreements, and data processing agreements
• providing legal advice and expert support to operations with a focus on administrative and university law
• handling cases regarding the release of public documents according to the Freedom of the Press Act and the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act
• answering consultations and handling supervision cases
• participating in the work of developing and improving the college's governing documents, internal rules, and policies
• participating in training, seminars, and information meetings regarding current regulations and regulatory application
• conducting internal information and training initiatives on legal matters
• other tasks may occur

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for you who have a Swedish law degree and at least three years of experience in qualified and independent legal work within the state sector. You have good experience with administrative law issues and work with public access and secrecy legislation. Experience of legal work at a university or college is meritorious, as is knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), NIS 2, and AI-related legal issues.

Personal Qualities

The role involves many internal and external contacts and therefore requires good collaboration skills, clarity, and pedagogical skill. You can explain legal issues in a simple, professional, and trustworthy manner, even to people without a legal background. You work in a structured, independent, and legally secure manner, even when the pace is high and the workload varies.

You contribute to a good work environment and value collaboration, service, and responsibility. Very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English is a requirement. We place great emphasis on personal qualities.

About the Employment

This is a permanent full-time position starting with a six-month probationary period.

Employment at the Swedish National Defence College will involve a security clearance for placement in a security class, which means register control and in some cases a security interview with the Swedish Security Service (Säpo).

The employment may involve war-time placement. If you are already war-time placed in your current employment at an authority and your competence is needed in the Swedish National Defence College's war organization, a negotiation will take place between the relevant authority and the Swedish National Defence College regarding where you should be placed.

Start Date

According to agreement.

Salary and Benefits

The Swedish National Defence College applies individual salary setting.

Benefits for employees at the Swedish National Defence College - FHS/Benefits/employee.

Application

The application should include a CV and a cover letter. In the cover letter, we ask you to motivate why the position interests you, which of your skills and experiences are most relevant, and how you believe you can contribute in the role as University Legal Counsel with us.

The application is submitted via the Swedish National Defence College's recruitment system by clicking the link "Log in and apply for the job" on the ad page. Mark your application with reference number HR 123/2026. Your application must be submitted by August 21, 2026. We will begin the selection process after the last application day. During the summer holiday period, we may have difficulty answering questions. The easiest way is to email your question to [email protected], and we will get back to you.

The complete application must be in the hands of the Swedish National Defence College by midnight on the last application day, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

In cases where there is no balanced gender distribution, the Swedish National Defence College may, with equal or nearly equal qualifications among the applicants, employ the person from the underrepresented gender.

Welcome to submit your application by August 23, 2026!

For contact with the trade unions at the Swedish National Defence College, email [email protected], OFR/[email protected], and OFR/[email protected]. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance due to public procurement regulations.

Contact Persons

Department Head ALRI

Jörgen Croon

[email protected]

Rector

Therese Iveby Gardell

[email protected]

HR Director

Monica Welmer

[email protected]