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Do you want to make a societal contribution and support Sweden's independence in the world? We are looking for a staff officer with a legal focus for the Signals Intelligence Department. At FRA, every task is part of something bigger. If you are the one we are looking for, we can offer a varied job in a knowledge-intensive environment where you get to make a difference every day.

Your assignment

In the role of staff officer with a legal focus, you will belong to the Signals Intelligence Department, which conducts signals surveillance in accordance with the Act on Signals Surveillance in Defence Intelligence Operations. The department delivers intelligence reports and other services to the agency's commissioners.

Furthermore, you will be part of the department's policy function, where you, together with the head of staff and other employees in the department's staff, provide support to the department in policy and legal matters. This includes gathering information, analyzing and preparing materials and proposals, as well as assisting in legal investigations. You work independently or in a team, handling more complex tasks and smaller investigation assignments.

In the role of staff officer, your main tasks consist of:

• Identifying and driving legal issues that arise in operations within defence intelligence production, technology, development, and information security
• Serving as a contact person for legal matters
• Supporting the work in the authorization, follow-up, and control processes at the agency
• Supporting the department's management group in matters included in your assignment, as well as training and informing employees about internal and external regulations

You can

We are looking for someone who has:

• An academic degree in law or similar, as assessed by the employer as equivalent
• Experience in legal work in another government agency, court, or equivalent
• Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written

We consider it an advantage if you have:

• Experience working in security and/or intelligence services
• Completed clerkship (notariatjänstgöring)

You are

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Collaborative – Works well with other people. Relates to them in a listening and flexible manner. Listens, communicates, and resolves conflicts constructively.
• Self-initiative – Takes responsibility for their tasks. Structures their own approach and drives their processes forward.
• Oral communication – Speaks clearly, well-formulated, and enthusiastically in individual meetings and small and large groups. Listens and is receptive to the other party and adapts to the situation.
• Goal- and result-oriented – Works towards goals and focuses on results. Guided by goal- and result-thinking in prioritization, planning, and action. Changes direction when goals change.

About FRA

FRA has the world as its arena, where every task is part of something bigger. In one way or another, as an employee, you get to contribute to protecting Sweden's integrity and independence in the world. You make a real difference, every day.

Our task as an intelligence service is to protect Sweden against the most serious threats that can be directed against a society – military attacks, terrorism, and cyberattacks. We protect what is most important to us – our security, our democracy, and our way of life. We are experts in the cyber field and signals surveillance, and a warning bell for military threats.

Since 2024, FRA has led the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), whose mission is to develop and strengthen Sweden's ability to prevent, detect, and handle cyber threats.

As a new employee at FRA, you will receive comprehensive introductory training and continuous competence development, which gives you the opportunity to develop your skills and become even better at what you are passionate about. Our organization is multifaceted and consists of different competencies and personalities, where each individual has unique characteristics and prerequisites. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and safe. In addition to an stimulating work environment, we also offer an attractive benefits package, which you can read more about at www.fra.se (http://www.fra.se). For more information about the National Cyber Security Centre, visit www.ncsc.se (http://www.ncsc.se).

For your safety. For our democracy. Every day. All year round.

More information

The workplace is located near Drottningholm, approx. 10 minutes from Brommaplan. Swedish citizenship is a requirement as employment at FRA involves placement in a security classification. Before employment, you will undergo a security check in accordance with the provisions of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be mobilized in times of war. We apply a six-month probation period. For more information, you are welcome to contact the recruiting manager at [email protected]. Union representatives can be reached at 010-557 46 00.

We receive applications via www.fra.se (http://www.fra.se) by 2026-07-19. Reference number 2026FRA1310-2.

As we have already taken a stance on the recruitment channels we wish to use for this recruitment, we decline to be contacted for further offers of advertising and recruitment assistance.

Employment type: Permanent.
Duration: Permanent.
Working hours: Daytime.