Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What you will do

Are you a legal dynamo, fueled by a fervent passion for indirect purchasing contracts (including services, investments and digital innovation)?

Have you spent the past decade skillfully navigating legal complexities, collaborating closely with business stakeholders to navigate the intricacies of indirect purchasing contracts and compliance challenges?

Are you prepared to contribute both to Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing (GTP) and to its Legal and Compliance (GTP L&C) team, nestled in the stunning landscapes of Gothenburg, Sweden?

If so, today is your lucky day!

Our current Lead Counsel SD&I is happily taking a new challenge in our team so Volvo Group eagerly seeks a senior lawyer to be our new Lead Counsel - Services, Digital and Investment (SD&I) global business line.

The SD&I business supports all brands and entities in the Volvo Group, sourcing and purchasing goods and services which are not directly part of the final products. It focuses on 4 areas : Market Companies & Purchasing Revenues, Services, Investments & Industrial, Digital & IT.

Our total purchasing spend is BSEK 45 and we manage 22,000 supply partners all over the world.

It’s time for you to lead this business line into a new chapter, from a legal & compliance perspective!

The successful candidate will report directly to the General Counsel and Senior Vice President Legal & Compliance within GTP and will assume a pivotal role within the management team of the Services, Digital and Investment strategic business line. Additionally, she/he will collaborate closely with our global GTP L&C team situated across Europe (Sweden and France), North America (USA), and Asia (China).

Who are you?

• You’re a Swiss knife: From pioneering new business models to navigating standard contractual setups in a broad variety of indirect purchasing related matters ranging from servitization to IT down to real estate investments. You enjoy this broad scope and your expertise knows no bound.
• You can translate vision into actions and vice versa.
• You're a seasoned expert: You're armed with an advanced legal degree (JD equivalent), your credentials speak volumes. With a minimum of ten years' experience, you boast a proven track record as a commercial/contracts lawyer. Compliance complexities surrounding competition law, IT (including Data Privacy, IT security), are well within your grasp.
• You're tech-savvy: Comfortably traversing the legal landscape of the digital realm, you effortlessly navigate hardware, software, and IT services.
• Your motto can be “play hard, work hard”

What’s in it for you?

You will be:

• The First Point of Contact: Serving as the go-to authority for all legal matters within the dynamic Services, Digital and Investment strategic business line.
• A Risk Navigator: Identifying, evaluating, and addressing legal and compliance risks with the precision of a legal Sherlock.
• A Strategic Legal and Compliance Business Partner: Providing expert counsel, you'll shape the legal landscape in alignment with business imperatives. Your articulate explanations of facts, policies, and best practices will guide and influence others.
• The Master of Documents: Innovating, crafting, drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and approving a spectrum of legal documents with clarity and precision.
• A Coach and Team Player: Actively contributing to the GTP L&C team, you'll coach, review, and delegate tasks, nurturing the skills of our legal professionals, under the authority of our GTP GC & SVP L&C.
• The Architect of Solutions: Designing and implementing tailored legal and compliance frameworks. Staying ahead of the curve, you'll offer proactive guidance to our dynamic business team in your area of expertise.
• The Compliance Champion: Ensuring seamless implementation of Volvo Group Compliance programs within your sphere of influence.
• The Project Maestro: Taking charge of large-scale projects, you'll shepherd them from inception to completion, ensuring legal compliance every step of the way.
• A Litigation Gladiator: Possibly representing our organization in litigation, arbitration, or mediation.
• An enthusiast with a playful spirit and excellent English skills, including legal English proficiency, is essential. Fluency and proficiency in additional languages are highly valued, and a solid understanding of the automotive business is advantageous.

Ready for the next move?

Ready to soar to new heights in your legal career? Send us your CV and a brief cover letter showcasing your expertise and why you are the perfect match. We eagerly await your arrival.

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Who we are and what we believe in

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.