Legal Counsel

ASSA ABLOY is seeking a skilled and commercial Legal Counsel  to join the Group Legal team. Reporting directly to the VP & General Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting Group functions—primarily IT procurement—by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements and providing legal guidance on a wide range of corporate and regulatory matters.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional who excels in contract work, has strong technical and regulatory understanding, and can collaborate effectively across functions to support a global, fast-paced organisation.

Assa Abloy, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, is the world’s leading provider of smart and secure access solutions, offering high-quality locks, doors, and digital security systems that safeguard people, property, and assets worldwide. The company operates in over 70 countries and employs more than 60,000 people globally. 

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with a primary focus on IT-related contracts, including:
• SaaS agreements
• IT services agreements
• Consultancy and professional services contracts
• Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
• Data processing and cybersecurity agreements
• Support and advise Group functions—primarily IT procurement—on RFP processes and other contractual matters.
• Advise on various corporate and commercial legal matters as needed.
• Provide guidance on regulatory frameworks including GDPR, AI regulation, information security and cybersecurity laws (e.g., NIS2 Directive, EU AI Act), and export controls and trade sanctions as they relate to contractual engagements.
• Support the vetting of counterparties for compliance with trade sanctions, sustainability requirements, regulatory obligations, and internal policy standards.
• Advise on legal and contractual positions in potential disputes.
• Instruct and coordinate with external counsel when required.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Group IT, Information Security, and other internal stakeholders to manage contractual risks and ensure compliance with laws and Group policies.
• Maintain, align, and update contract templates for Group Center and across divisions.
• Deliver training and raise awareness regarding contract templates, sourcing processes, and related legal topics within Group Center and, when needed, across divisions.

Key Relationships

You will work closely with:

• Procurement
• Group IT and Information Security
• VP & General Counsel and other Group Legal team members
• Divisional legal teams

You will act as a trusted advisor within your remit and support decision-making through clear, business-focused legal advice.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M or equivalent).
• At least five years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and IT-related agreements, ideally from a reputable law firm or corporate in-house environment.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contract law, privacy and data protection, AI regulation, information security and cybersecurity regulations, and other legal frameworks relevant to IT agreements.
• Fluent written and spoken English; Swedish or other languages are beneficial.
• Solid proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong legal and business judgment with the ability to balance risk, commercial priorities, and compliance.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities, and tight timelines.
• Ability to proactively identify issues, propose solutions, and support both strategic and day-to-day initiatives.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills and the ability to build consensus across functions.
• High integrity, professionalism, and resilience in a dynamic environment.

Location
Malmö or Stockholm

We review applications regularly, so don’t wait!

We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us. Just set up your profile and apply,no later than 8th of January. To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post. If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Camilla Heneby, Executive Search, at camilla.heneby@assaabloy.com

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.