Legal and Compliance Counsel - Data, Digital and Technology Law

Are you an accomplished commercial lawyer who is committed to helping business to thrive within a practical legal framework? Are you pragmatic and imaginative when it comes to finding solutions to novel legal questions? Are you motivated by being an instrumental part of a commercial work environment which drives progress in a global and multi-cultural team?
Then, this job might be the one for you!
We are looking for a professional who wants to be part of our business team and to provide both strategic and practical legal advice, specializing in data, digitalization and technology, and covering all types of data, as well as broader compliance areas.


Who we are and what we offer:


As Legal and Compliance Counsel specializing in Data, Digital and Technology Law you will belong to the Volvo Trucks Legal and Compliance department. We are a team of driven and engaged professionals with a reputation for facilitating business and managing risk through focused legal and compliance tools and advice.


Your mission:


You will be part of the close-knit and friendly international legal team at Volvo Trucks. The main areas of responsibility are around Data Management, Digital Solutions and Offerings, Cyber Security and Data Protection and Privacy. You will report to the SVP Legal and Compliance but also functionally within the Legal and Compliance department. Your work location will be Gothenburg, Sweden, or otherwise to be agreed. Occasional travel may be required.


Key responsibilities:


With your subject matter expertise and desire to learn and develop, you will provide practical and strategic legal and compliance advice to support the business relating to Data, Digital and Technology, covering both personal data and non-personal data, including:
All legal and compliance aspects of telematics and connected services, including the collection, processing and sharing of vehicle-generated data
Data Management and Governance
Data Sharing and Transfer
Drafting, negotiating and managing technology agreements, including Data Processing Agreements / Data Transfer Agreements, as well as other documentation such as Privacy Notices and information required by law to be provided to third parties
Data aspects of new products and services, including in the areas of electromobility and automation, and of initiatives in the areas of sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Supporting and working with Volvo Trucks’ Information Compliance Director and other colleagues on all aspects of data management
Representing the Volvo Trucks Legal and Compliance Department in relevant projects and committees relating to Data, Digital and Technology, both within Volvo Trucks and working closely with legal and business colleagues in other parts of Volvo Group.
Contribute to the broader legal and compliance work of the Department, including advising business functions on both commercial legal issues and compliance issues, including in relation to the Code of Conduct, anti-trust (competition law), anti-corruption and export control and sanctions.



Education Requirements
Legal education



Experience
Experience in advising clients, either as in-house lawyer or practising as legal adviser, on the legal and compliance aspects of Data, Digital and Technology
Ideally experience advising on broader compliance issues



Skills
Ability to interact with all levels of an organisation, practising excellent interpersonal and communication skills, integrity and attention to detail.
Commercial mindset.
Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively on multiple tasks with minimal supervision on multiple transactions in a challenging environment.
Ability to work as a partner to business colleagues and offer practical advice on finding solutions to privacy legal and compliance issues to achieve business objectives.
Flexibility and adaptability with proactive, service-oriented approach.
Innovative problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to build relationships and operate successfully in a multi-national and multi-cultural matrixed organization.
Collaborative mindset open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives and feedback
Ability to manage projects across a global network of colleagues.
Ability to use prior experience and a well-developed core knowledge of data protection law to drive the legal framework evaluation and execution alternatives in unfamiliar/new markets.
Expertise and experience in regulatory areas such as telecommunications regulation is a plus.
Excellent English language ability and other language abilities are a plus.



Curious and want to know more? Please contact us!
Ian Rose, VP Compliance, Volvo Trucks, +46 76 553 5656, ian.rose@volvo.com
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