The posting
At Telenor IoT, we are on a mission to connect the world through cutting-edge IoT (Internet of Things) solutions. As a fast-moving, innovative, and globally expanding company, we are seeking a Legal Counsel to support our continued growth by providing practical, business-oriented legal guidance across the organization.
Role and main tasks
As Legal Counsel, your main responsibilities will include:
Commercial Contracts & Transactions
- Provide practical, business-oriented legal support in the negotiation, review, interpretation, and management of commercial agreements.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements with customers, partners, suppliers, and technology providers.
- Support strategic projects, partnerships, corporate transactions, acquisitions, divestments, and other business transformation initiatives.
- Conduct legal due diligence and assist with transaction execution and post-closing integration activities as required.
- Enhance standard contract templates and related processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
- Ensure contractual arrangements are enforceable, commercially sound, and aligned with business objectives while appropriately managing legal risk.
Legal Compliance & Advisory Support
- Support internal stakeholders in monitoring and assessing legal matters, with a particular focus on data protection, international sanctions, competition law, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Provide legal advice to various departments, including Product, Roaming, Technology, Sales, Procurement, and other business functions.
- Advise the organization to ensure that:
- Telenor Connexion operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Contractual arrangements are enforceable as intended and do not pose undue legal or commercial risks.
- Legal, regulatory, and liability exposure is appropriately identified and mitigated.
Corporate Governance & Formalities
- Support corporate governance activities, including board and shareholder matters, corporate formalities, powers of attorney, and internal governance processes.
- Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of Group policies, governance frameworks, and internal controls.
Management of External Counsel
- Select, manage, and coordinate external legal counsel effectively and cost-efficiently.
- Oversee external legal advice and ensure alignment with business priorities and risk appetite.
Process Improvement & Compliance
- Continuously improve legal processes, contract management practices, and compliance frameworks.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) and related governance processes.
- Drive initiatives that enhance the efficiency, scalability, and business impact of the legal function.
You will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer and be based in Solna, Sweden.
Experience and skills
- A degree in law (LL.M)
- 5 - 7 years of legal experience from a law firm or corporate legal department, preferably in an international context.
- Knowledge of contract law and preferably also data privacy.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Fluency in English (both written and spoken).
🌟 As a person we believe you are:
- Driven: You are highly motivated and always strive for excellence
- Independent: You take ownership and are comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy
- Pragmatic: You have a practical approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- Service-minded: You provide exceptional service and support to internal clients.
- Tech-savvy: You have a strong interest in technology and information technology (IT).
- Collaborative: You work well with others and contribute positively to team dynamics.
🚀 Why join Telenor IoT
Telenor IoT offers you a chance to be a part of one of the most interesting areas within the tech industry where the work we do has a huge impact on almost all areas in society. We are a fast-growing international company with great possibilities for your career ahead. Telenor IoT is a flat and people-oriented organization with attractive job benefits where you will have the opportunity to influence and build your role and make a real difference in building our brand.
We are a team consisting of a diverse group of talented innovators, including platform developers, service engineers, data scientists and marketers. What unites us all is a dedication to providing our customers solutions and services that have a positive effect on businesses and communities.
You will also get:
- A key position in a fast-growing international company
- Additional days off during the year
- Hybrid and flexible work policy
- Nice offices for collaborative work
- Training and development focused company
- Friendly work environment that recognizes each employee’s potential and values
- Talented and engaged colleagues all around the world.
📍 Application and contact:
Please apply through our recruitment system Teamtailor. The position might be filled before the application closing date, as we interview candidates continuously.
If you have any questions about the position, please do not hesitate to contact Luciana Widengren, CLCO, [email protected].
Placement: Stockholm, Solna
Deadline: Closing date for applications: November 8th
Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks on all final candidates prior to employment.
To ensure compliance with GDPR and promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we kindly ask candidates not to include any sensitive personal information such as gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, or similar in their application materials if not relevant.
🌍 About us
As a global leader, we manage more than 25 million connections worldwide, enabling companies like Volvo, Scania, Hitachi, Verisure Securitas Direct, and Husqvarna to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world. We operate in a high-growth, fast-paced industry, where we are helping industry leaders to transform and connect their business. From smart vehicles and home security to industrial automation and energy management, we connect everything from trucks and alarms to excavators and electricity meters. Pioneering IoT innovation for over 20 years, we continue to expand globally, currently present in 13 countries and growing. Our team thrives in a truly international, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where creativity, expertise, and teamwork fuel success.
Backed by Telenor and Verdane, we combine the strength of a leading Nordic telecom group with the agility and ambition of a specialized technology company. As we enter an exciting new phase of growth, we continue to help customers deliver secure, reliable, and scalable IoT solutions across industries and markets worldwide.
What sets us apart? Our people. Our highly skilled, customer-focused teams go the extra mile every day, earning us the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the industry standard we continuously strive to exceed.
As a specialized IoT company within the Telenor Group, we rank among the world’s top IoT operators. Our headquarters and tech center in Sweden drive cutting-edge solutions, while our global presence spans the Nordics, UK, Germany, USA, South Africa, South Korea, Malaysia, China & Japan.
