Group Legal Counsel

To Sandvik Group, we are looking for a driven and forward-thinking Legal Counsel to join our Group Legal Support team. We offer you a rewarding and exciting job in a decentralized organization and the chance to work with passionate colleagues in a truly global environment.


Job Summary
As Legal Counsel within our Group Legal Support, you provide general legal support with regard to any legal matters at Group level with a focus to provide legal support to, and manage risks for, Group Finance, both external financing (e.g. syndicated loan agreements, local loan agreements, bond programs, derivatives), internal financing (e.g. cash pools) and manage risks for the group connected with financing. You also give support on Group level in corporate governance matters, as well as for M&A and other projects and matters at Group level in a decentralized organization. Furthermore, developing and setting common policies and processes is also part of your role, as is reporting and following up on them.


In this position, you report to the Vice President of Group Legal Support. You are located at our headquarters at World Trade Center in Stockholm, and some international travel is part of your job.


Your profile
You have a Master of Law degree, and at least seven years of professional experience from a law firm or an in-house role – preferably in an international organization. You also have experience from managing external legal resources effectively and cost-efficiently, as well as from managing, implementing and responding positively to change in an adaptive and innovative manner. Furthermore, you have proven ability to utilize skills in various legal areas, especially within finance law but also within corporate law, M&A and other matters typically managed on group level in a decentralized organization. Experienced in managing solutions, delivery and analysis of intricate issues in a complex organization is a merit. We are a truly international player, and this calls for fluency in both English and Swedish.


We place great value on your personal qualities in this recruitment, characterized by your analytical, practical, pragmatic and decisive mindset, as well as your honest and hands-on approach. Your excellent interpersonal communication skills enable you to gain trust, both by building long-term relationships and by offering advice and guidance beyond legal aspects, based on sound judgment and a thorough business understanding. As a team-player, you enjoy cooperating with others, but you also have the motivation to work independently and take ownership of your responsibilities and take an active and proactive role within your area of responsibility. Operating in a constantly changing environment, you are attentive to details and have the will and ability to identify relevant facts and risks.


At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background leads to a successful business environment. Visit our website, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further. 


Application
Send your application no later than February 23, 2020. Read more about Sandvik Group and apply at home.sandvik/career, Job ID: R0016493.


Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact:
Linda Nord, recruiting manager, +46 (0)72 733 31 30


Union contacts - Sweden
Per Hedman, Unionen, +46 (0)26 265 014 
Fredrik Andersson, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)26 262 718 
Peter Olsson-André, Ledarna, +46 (0)26 261 984 
 
To learn more about the recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444. 


Recruitment Specialist
Jane Adams


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