Senior Lead - Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property & Brand Protection

Kjell & Co Elektronik AB

Kjell & Company is Sweden’s leading specialty retailer in consumer electronics, connectivity, and smart home solutions. With 140+ stores across the Nordics and a strong e-commerce presence, we help millions of customers navigate an increasingly connected world. We are entering a new chapter of strategic development, strengthening our governance, maturing our legal frameworks, and building a more scalable and future‑proof organisation. As part of this journey, we are looking for a General Counsel to take a pivotal role in enabling our continued growth and transformation. Assignment As General Counsel, you will act as a trusted senior advisor and business partner across the entire Kjell Group. You will play a critical role in enabling growth, improving governance, and protecting the long‑term interests of the company through pragmatic, high‑quality legal guidance. You will report to the CFO and be responsible for leading and managing our Data Protection Counsel, working closely with senior management and key stakeholders. In this role, you provide legal direction on strategic initiatives, commercial decisions, and corporate governance matters—while ensuring a thoughtful balance between business value and legal risk. Your main responsibilities will include: Act as a senior legal advisor to management on strategic matters including partnerships, governance, market expansion, and new business models. Proactively identify legal risks and opportunities and provide clear, pragmatic guidance to the business. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and corporate agreements aligned with company objectives. Own and develop the Group’s governance framework, policies, and internal decision-making structures. Advise on corporate structure, intercompany matters, and general corporate law. Manage intellectual property matters such as trademarks and brand protection. Act as the primary legal point of contact, collaborating closely with Finance, Operations, HR, IT, and Commercial teams. Handle or coordinate legal disputes, ensuring efficient and proportionate outcomes. Manage external legal counsel to secure high‑quality, cost‑efficient advice. Lead and manage the Data Protection Counsel, providing direction, support, and alignment between legal and data protection workstreams. Your background We are looking for a highly capable, business‑oriented legal professional who combines strong legal expertise with sound judgement and a commercial mindset. You have: Swedish law degree (jur.kand. / juristexamen). Approximately 6–10+ years of relevant experience from a senior in‑house legal role or a reputable law firm. Strong experience in corporate and commercial contract law, negotiations, and legal strategy. Experience with intellectual property, trademarks, and GDPR/data protection. Demonstrated ability to act as a senior advisor and make independent assessments. Experience in leading or coaching others. Experience working in an international environment. Full fluency in Swedish and English. Personal qualities To thrive in this role, you are self-driven, structured, and pragmatic, with a strong commitment to enabling the business. You communicate clearly, influence with confidence, and balance legal risk with commercial value. You have a strong ethical compass, enjoy taking ownership, and feel energized by working in a fast‑moving, evolving environment where responsibility and pace are part of everyday life. It is important to understand that the business is undergoing a significant transformation. Things are moving rapidly, and changes to existing structures are not only desired but necessary. To enjoy this role, you need to thrive in an environment where speed, adaptability, and a solution‑oriented mindset are essential qualities. Location This role is based at our headquarter office in central Malmö. We welcome your application as soon as possible. Best regards, Kjell & Company 💙

JetBrains

JetBrains is a global software company that creates intelligent tools for software developers and teams. Since 2000, we’ve built products that help developers work more productively, write higher-quality code, and stay focused on solving real problems. We are looking for a senior, commercially minded Intellectual Property and Data Protection Lawyer to join our in-house Legal team. In this role, you’ll help shape and support JetBrains’ intellectual property and data protection strategy across multiple jurisdictions. The role combines deep expertise in intellectual property law, privacy and data protection compliance, technology transactions, and regulatory risk management. You’ll primarily support the Platform Project Office and its technology-driven products, strategic growth projects, and startup initiatives, with a particular focus on intellectual property structuring, data protection compliance, commercialization, and the scaling of innovative products and services throughout different stages of their life cycle. The ideal candidate will be a strategic legal advisor who can partner effectively with other functional and executive leadership teams to protect the group’s intellectual assets, ensure compliance with global privacy laws, and support innovation and growth.           Key responsibilities * Advise on all aspects of intellectual property law, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, domain names, licensing, and brand protection. * Develop and maintain the group’s global IP strategy in line with business objectives. * Provide legal support to the Platform Project Office, technology startups, and innovation initiatives within the group throughout their life cycle, including product development, commercialization, scaling of new business directions, strategic partnerships, operational expansion, and related technology platform matters. * Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related agreements, including: ○ Licensing agreements. ○ SaaS and software agreements. ○ Technology transfer agreements. ○ NDAs and confidentiality agreements. ○ Development and collaboration agreements. ○ Open-source software policies and compliance documentation. * Provide legal guidance on ownership and protection of company-created intellectual property. * Monitor and advise on infringement risks, enforcement actions, disputes, and litigation matters. * Conduct IP due diligence in strategic partnerships, investments, acquisitions, and commercial transactions. * Advise on IP risks related to software development, AI tools, open-source software, and emerging technologies. * Advise on IP ownership, protection, licensing, and data protection considerations for new products, technologies, platforms, AI solutions, and emerging business initiatives. *  Provide practical legal support for early-stage and scaling technology initiatives, including structuring of IP rights, technology transfers, setting up data governance frameworks, and conducting regulatory risk assessments. *  Lead the group’s privacy and data protection compliance program. * Advise on compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including: ○ GDPR. ○ UK GDPR. ○ ePrivacy requirements. ○ CCPA/CPRA. ○ International data transfer requirements. ○ Other global privacy frameworks, as applicable. * Draft, review, and maintain privacy policies, notices, consent mechanisms, and internal governance documentation. * Support and oversee data processing agreements (DPAs), standard contractual clauses (SCCs), and vendor privacy assessments. * Conduct and advise on: ○ DPIAs. ○ Legitimate interest assessments. ○ Data mapping exercises. ○ Records of processing activities. * Partner with internal teams on privacy and security governance matters, including support in relation to data protection risk assessment, preparedness, and response processes where required. * Advise on privacy-by-design principles for products, systems, and commercial initiatives. * Monitor regulatory developments and provide practical implementation guidance. * Support audits, regulatory inquiries, investigations, and compliance reporting. * Provide practical, risk-based legal advice to internal stakeholders. * Support complex commercial and technology transactions. * Collaborate with external counsel and regulatory authorities where necessary. * Contribute to legal operations, policy development, and governance initiatives. * Assist in building scalable legal frameworks to support international growth. What we're looking for * Qualifications as a solicitor in England and Wales, or an equivalent European jurisdiction. * At least 8–12 years PQE in IP, technology, and data protection law, gained in-house or at a leading technology/IP practice, or both. * Strong experience advising software, SaaS, or digital product businesses. * Solid knowledge of UK and EU IP law and GDPR frameworks. * Proven experience negotiating complex commercial technology agreements. * Experience managing cross-border legal and regulatory matters. * Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. * The ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives. * Strong project management and organizational skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.          Preferred * Experience with AI, cloud computing, open-source software, or platform businesses. * Familiarity with AI governance and emerging technology regulations, such as the EU AI Act, Data Act, Digital Services Act, and NIS2 Directive. * Experience acting as or supporting a data protection officer (DPO). * Experience supporting technology startups, venture initiatives, or innovation-driven business units, particularly in relation to IP strategy, commercialization, and privacy/data governance. * Additional language skills.          Who you are * Commercially pragmatic – you advise the business, not just protect it. * Confident in drafting and negotiating agreements. * Comfortable working independently with senior and C-suite stakeholders. * Calm, organized, and effective in a fast-paced technology environment. * Sharp, analytical, and able to think critically. * Diligent, self-reliant, and good at managing priorities. * Open, transparent, and committed to acting with integrity within your team and the group as a whole.          What we offer * The opportunity to work on complex international legal and regulatory matters. * Exposure to innovative technologies and high-growth business initiatives. * A collaborative and dynamic working environment. * Competitive compensation and benefits. * Remote work and flexible schedules. * Professional development and career growth opportunities. JetBrains is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics.          Why join JetBrains?  * Strong base salary. We offer competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. * Flexible work location. Enjoy the freedom to work from home or from the office. * Remote work. Spend up to 30 days per year working remotely from abroad. * Extra time off. More days to relax, recharge, and do the things you love. * Medical insurance allowance. Enjoy peace of mind for you and your family * Learning and development opportunities. Access to conferences, courses, and language classes. * Relocation support. We help make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible.  * Language classes. Pick up the local language or sharpen your English skills. * Fuel your day. Enjoy a hot meal or receive a lunch allowance on workdays. * Mental health support. To help you feel your best, we provide easy access to professional mental health services. * Sports benefit. Enjoy an on-site gym or sports club stipend. * Internal events. Join company-wide celebrations and team gatherings. #LI-HYBRID #LI-EY1 We are an equal opportunity employer We know great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. That’s why we do our best to create an open and inclusive workplace – one that welcomes everyone regardless of their background, identity, religion, age, accessibility needs, or orientation. We process the data provided in your job application in accordance with the Recruitment Privacy Policy.

S-RM

SENIOR DIGITAL FORENSICS CONSULTANT, LONDON   WHO ARE WE S-RM is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005, we’ve helped companies, governments and private individuals solve some of their most complex challenges.  We’ve been able to do this because of our outstanding people. We’re committed to developing sharp, curious, enthusiastic people who want to think critically, solve complex problems, and achieve success.  But we also know that work isn’t everything. It’s about the lives and careers it helps us build. We’re immensely proud of this culture and we invest in our people’s wellbeing, learning, and ideas every day. We’re excited you’re thinking about joining us.   THE ROLE The successful candidate will lead on the delivery of forensic investigations as well as playing an important part in developing S-RM’s Digital Forensics team. They will bring in-depth technical expertise, client management and communication skills to effectively deliver complex projects to multinational corporate and private clients. The key areas of responsibility will be: Technical Expert and Project Management * Lead and manage complex forensic investigations from scoping through to delivery, including defining deliverables, methodologies, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements. * Act as an expert witness in litigation, regulatory, and dispute matters, including preparation of defensible, court-compliant expert reports and delivery of oral evidence where required. * Oversee and perform forensic preservation of digital evidence in accordance with best practice and recognised standards, maintaining chain of custody, and contemporaneous record keeping. * Conduct and lead in-depth forensic analysis across a wide range of digital sources; including but not limited to Windows and MacOS computers, iOS and Android mobile devices, enterprise and personal cloud platforms, and proprietory applications. Client Management: * Manage client relationships, including scoping engagements, setting expectations, communicating findings, and presenting conclusions to board-level executives and legal counsel. * Deliver clear, concise, and defensible findings through high-quality written reports and verbal briefings, including responding to questions from senior stakeholders. Training and Internal Development * Design and deliver internal and external training on forensic preservation, analysis techniques, investigative best practice, and other investigations-related topics. * Mentor junior colleagues and uphold quality standards across the team. * Contribute to thought-leadership around forensic processes and procedures and support development and implementation of new technology and methodologies.   WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Candidates with the following qualifications and experience are likely to succeed as a Senior Associate at S-RM.  That said, if you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but still are interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box—we’re looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas and have interest and capabilities in others. We nurture a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to developing a workforce that displays a variety of talents, experiences and perspectives. We’re looking for: Experience & Background * A minimum of 8 years professional experience, ideally servicing private sector clients, in forensic and intelligence consulting, or technical investigations. * This requirement is a guide, ultimately we are looking for extensive experience in this industry, please feel free to apply if you have close to, or significantly more experience than is listed. * A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited university. Relevant disciplines include any STEM or other analytical subjects. * Demonstrable experience managing cases and client relationships, including scoping cases, managing clients, and delivering complex analysis under tight deadlines. * Experience supporting litigation, regulatory and/or internal investigations, including interaction with legal counsel and external senior stakeholders. * Experience writing complex reports including methodologies, technical findings, and conclusions. * Ideally, experience acting as an expert witness including preparation of defensible court-compliant reports and presenting oral evidence in court.   Technical and Investigative Capability * Deep understanding and experience of digital forensics techniques including but not limited to: * Forensic preservation methodologies including the ACPO guidelines, chain of custody, and contemporaneous record keeping; * Windows and MacOS forensic acquisition and analysis; * iOS and Android forensic acquisition and analysis; * Third-party applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal; * Cloud hosted environments such as iCloud, Google, and social media platforms. * Familiarity with digital forensics analysis tools including Cellebrite, Oxygen, AXIOM, X-Ways, FTK, etc. * Confidence in exercising professional judgment in complex, ambiguous, or high-pressure environments. * Experience conducting investigations involving enterprise cloud-hosted environments (e.g. Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, AWS). * Proven ability to lead the technical direction of a variety of investigations, including: * Intellectual property theft; * Fraud and other financial crime; * Defamation and reputation damage; * Employee misconduct and workplace investigations; * Bribery and corruption; * Authenticity disputes.   Communication Skills * Proven ability to deliver high-quality findings from forensic analysis to board executives and legal counsel. * Excellent written skills, including drafting comprehensive, defensible forensic reports suitable for legal matters. * Strong verbal communication skills, including presenting findings and responding to questions from senior stakeholders. * Experience mentoring or managing junior colleagues, reviewing deliverables, and upholding quality standards. * Excellent research and investigative skills. All candidates must have permission to work in the UK by the start of their employment. The role will be based in our London office. However, we have flexible and remote working arrangements available. OUR BENEFITS We offer thoughtful, balanced rewards and support to help our people do their best work and live their lives outside it, this includes but is not exhaustive of: * 25 days holiday per year in addition to bank holidays (+1 day for every day of service up to a maximum of 30 days); * Matching pension contribution up to 7% (up to a maximum of 14% combined), and financial education; * Life Insurance 4X Annual salary. * Parental Support: * Fertility treatment leave – 5 days of leave per cycle of treatment per year; * Maternity leave – 26 weeks of full pay followed by 13 weeks of half pay; * Paternity leave – 6 weeks of full pay. * Various Health and Medical Benefits including: * Private dental and medical insurance (taxable benefit) for you and your family; * Virtual GP for you and your family members that live in the same household; * Various gym discounts for you and your partner; * EAP programme for you and your immediate family; * Free access to the world-famous mindfulness app   THE APPLICATION PROCESS We want to get to know you, and for you to get to know us, to see if we’d be a good fit.  We are responsive and respectful of people’s time throughout our hiring process. We expect the interview process will consist of a two-stage interview, followed by an in-person meeting. To apply, send a CV and Cover Letter to: Job Application for Senior Digital Forensics Consultant at S-RM