Legal Counsel - Corporate Finance

Are you passionate about privacy, compliance and emerging technologies? Join Edenred as Data Protection & Compliance Specialist and play a central role in supporting business growth, strengthening compliance and shaping governance in a dynamic, international organisation. ABOUT THE ROLE This is a key role for someone who wants to combine expertise in privacy, compliance and emerging technologies with the opportunity to influence business decisions and support sustainable growth. As Data Protection & Compliance Specialist, you will play a central role in ensuring that Edenred Sweden operates in line with applicable regulations, Group standards and industry best practices. Working closely with senior leadership, regional colleagues and business stakeholders, you will help the organisation navigate an evolving regulatory landscape while enabling innovation and responsible business growth. The role combines hands-on privacy and compliance work with strategic advisory responsibilities. You will monitor regulatory developments, define clear internal standards, support the implementation of compliance initiatives and ensure that contracts, processes and governance frameworks remain aligned with legal requirements and business priorities. You will also contribute to the company's broader compliance agenda, including AML, KYC and AI governance, while collaborating with internal teams, external advisors, auditors and regulatory authorities. Through your work, you will help strengthen Edenred's compliance culture, protect customer trust and support the organisation's continued success. You will report to the Legal Director PPS UK, with a dotted line to the Regional Data Protection Correspondent, and work alongside the Regulatory & Compliance Counsel. The position is based at Edenred's office in Liljeholmen, Stockholm. Your key responsibilities include the following: Privacy & Compliance * Lead and develop the company's privacy framework, ensuring strong expertise, effective controls and compliance with data protection requirements. * Monitor and assess regulatory developments within privacy, compliance and emerging areas such as AI governance. * Develop and maintain policies, procedures, templates and governance documentation while ensuring effective implementation across the organisation. * Conduct privacy impact assessments, legitimate interest assessments, risk analyses and other compliance reviews where required. * Coordinate the handling of personal data incidents together with relevant stakeholders, in accordance with Group policies and procedures. * Deliver training initiatives and awareness programs to strengthen compliance and privacy understanding across the business. Strategic Collaboration * Partner closely with business stakeholders and regional colleagues to implement the Edenred Group strategy for privacy, AI and compliance. * Act as the local point of contact for data protection matters and coordinate with Group functions on compliance initiatives and regulatory requirements. * Follow up on Group compliance programmes, local roadmaps and governance tools to ensure effective implementation and ongoing compliance. * Support strategic projects where privacy, compliance or regulatory considerations are critical to business success. Commercial & Legal Support * Provide pragmatic legal and compliance guidance to the business on day-to-day matters. * Support procurement activities and supplier-related compliance reviews. * Advise on general legal and regulatory matters as required. * Ensure that basic corporate governance and compliance obligations are fulfilled. Experience and Background We are looking for a candidate with the following experience and qualifications: * A law degree and the ability to independently assess legal and regulatory matters and translate them into practical business guidance. * Significant professional experience within privacy and data protection. * Proven experience analysing compliance and governance processes, identifying gaps and implementing scalable and sustainable solutions. * Experience designing and delivering training initiatives for employees, managers and senior stakeholders. * Experience working in an international and matrix-based environment with a broad range of stakeholders. * Fluency in both Swedish and English, written and spoken. Required Skills To be successful in this role we believe you have: * Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks, regulatory requirements and process gaps accurately. * The ability to translate complex legal and regulatory topics into clear policies, actionable recommendations and practical standards. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all organisational levels. * A proactive and structured approach, with a high level of ownership and attention to detail. * The ability to manage multiple priorities and regulatory topics simultaneously. * A pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset combined with strong business understanding. * Interest in and understanding of digital tools, data-driven ways of working and the evolving landscape of privacy, compliance and AI governance. Why Join Edenred? This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of privacy and compliance matters in a growing international organisation operating in a dynamic and evolving regulatory environment. You will have the opportunity to influence key business decisions, work closely with senior leadership and contribute to shaping Edenred's approach to privacy, compliance and responsible innovation. Enjoy flexible working hours under collective agreement and choose your hybrid balance between office and remote work (3/2). Benefit from a "må-bra-konto" with lunch and wellness contributions and become part of a collaborative, inclusive and international culture with passionate colleagues. APPLICATION To apply, click the "Apply now" button, upload your CV and answer a few short questions. There is no need to submit a cover letter. We review applications on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Due to GDPR, we are unable to accept applications via email. If you have any questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact the responsible Recruitment Consultant, Lovisa Zedendahl, at lovisa.zedendahl@jurek.se. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jurek är en specialiserad partner inom rekrytering och konsultuthyrning som hjälper företag att hitta rätt kompetens inom Finance, Legal & Compliance, Banking & Insurance, HR och Business support. Vårt erfarna team kombinerar branschkunskap med ett starkt nätverk för att skapa träffsäkra och hållbara matchningar. Vi arbetar långsiktigt, personligt och med hög kvalitet, för att skapa bästa möjliga upplevelse för både kunder och kandidater.

Studies show that women and underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Stegra, we’re building an impact-driven, sustainable company - and we need a diverse, inclusive team to make it happen. If you share our passion but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role, or another as we grow. At Stegra, we’re not just building a plant, we’re proving that sustainable industry is possible. And to do that, we need people like you. Join a team where safety comes first. Where we support each other, learn as we go, and make space for everyone to grow and contribute. This is your chance to be part of something big - while being closer to nature and leading a balanced, purposeful life. COMMERCIAL LEGAL COUNSEL Stegra is seeking a Commercial Legal Counsel to join our Legal team and play a key role in supporting one of Europe's most ambitious industrial transformation projects. Reporting to the Lead Counsel Corporate Commercial & Construction, you will work closely with commercial and operational teams across the business, providing pragmatic legal advice that enables growth, manages risk, and supports critical business decisions. This is an opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys being close to the business and taking ownership of complex transactions. You will be trusted to lead contract negotiations, advise stakeholders across multiple functions, and contribute to the development of scalable legal processes in a fast-paced and evolving environment. As Stegra continues to grow, the role offers significant exposure to a broad range of commercial matters, close collaboration with senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to help shape how legal support is delivered within a rapidly expanding international organization. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES As a fast-growing company with cross-over functions between teams, the scope of this role will evolve, however, core responsibilities include: - Independently drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, including supply, sales, logistics, and other key contracts. - Advising internal stakeholders on commercial risks, liability exposure, and contractual terms. - Collaborating with sales, procurement, business development, logistics, and other commercial teams to support business execution. - Translating complex legal issues into plain-language, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders. - Maintaining and improving standard contract templates and playbooks to streamline the contracting process. - Monitoring developments in commercial law and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. - Preparing summaries and reports on contract status and risks for stakeholders and management. - Delivering training and guidance to business teams on legal fundamentals, standard terms, and contract best practices. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria: - Master of Laws (LL.M. or equivalent) with strong academic credentials. - 3–5 years of relevant commercial law experience, ideally combining top-tier law firm and in-house legal work. - Demonstrated ability to independently manage the full lifecycle of commercial transactions, from term sheet stage through initial drafting, negotiations, and final execution. - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in a commercial law context. - Effective negotiation and communication skills with a strategic, commercially-minded approach. - A collaborative team player with the ability to build trusted relationships across cross-functional business teams. - Fluency in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus. WHAT WILL SET YOU APART: -Exposure to supply chain, logistics, or procurement agreements, or experience advising in an industrial, manufacturing, or similarly asset-intensive sector. - Knowledge of IP and IT-related commercial agreements, including software licensing and data-sharing arrangements. - Familiarity with data privacy and cybersecurity considerations in commercial agreements, including GDPR compliance obligations relevant to vendor and customer contracting. - Completion of a judicial clerkship (Sw. tingsmeritering). PERSONAL QUALITIES We value people who take initiative, build trust, and contribute to a collaborative workplace. You are curious, open to challenging established approaches, and treat others with respect. You are proactive, adaptable, results-driven, and able to prioritize and work independently with full ownership of your responsibilities. Benefits at Stegra At Stegra, you’ll join a company where your work has real impact on the climate, the industry, and future generations. We’re building a culture rooted in safety, trust, and inclusion, where people feel supported to grow and thrive. You’ll receive fair, competitive compensation aligned with collective agreements, along with benefits like up to 30 days of paid vacation, occupational pension, parental benefits, and insurance. If you need support with relocation or immigration, our relocation department will help guide you through the process, whether it’s permits, housing or other practical matters. You can also enjoy perks like subsidized gym memberships and bike leases, plus the everyday benefits of life closer to nature. Read more about Benefits at Stegra here. THIS IS STEGRA Stegra is on a mission to change the global steel industry by producing green hydrogen, iron, and steel - with the goal of eliminating CO₂ emissions. Instead of coal, we use green hydrogen and fossil-free electricity, meaning our primary emissions will be water and heat. By 2030, our ambition is to produce 5 million tonnes of green steel annually in our fully integrated, digitized, and sustainable plant in Boden, Northern Sweden - currently under construction. But this is just the beginning. Our expertise in green hydrogen will enable us to decarbonize industries beyond steel, paving the way for a cleaner future. Our Stockholm Office Our modern Stockholm office is located on Norra Stationsgatan, close to Karolinska University Hospital in central Stockholm. Here, you’ll find a bright, collaborative workspace where cross-functional teams connect, share ideas, and drive progress. Whether you're visiting regularly or working hybrid, you'll be part of a vibrant office culture with easy access to the city’s energy and amenities.