Legal Counsel

IKEA of Sweden AB is looking for a legal counsel with a Swedish law degree and at least 5 years of experience working at a law firm or in-house with general business law, intellectual property rights and market law.  

IKEA of Sweden AB is the company in the Inter IKEA Group that has the assignment to determine and develop the entire IKEA product range, including products, packaging solutions and related services. Each year IKEA Core Business Range introduces 2,000 new products within the total range of almost 10,000 products.

We are looking for a Legal Counsel, generalist/IP

Your main responsibilities will be to provide legal support and manage legal matters within a wide range of areas. Draft, review and negotiate agreements and other legal documents. Draft and implement agreement templates and support in developing new products and technologies as well as partnerships. Evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and opportunities and provide advice on how to mitigate risk exposure and optimize business opportunities.

You will respond to legal inquiries and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues and create and give trainings for the organization within different legal fields, and internal policies and processes. Monitor the compliance with laws and internal policies and processes.

You will belong to the Legal & Governance function at IKEA of Sweden AB and report to the Legal Manager IP and General.

The person we are looking for is goal-oriented, curious and eager to learn. You will get the chance to impact the IKEA success story through your day-to-day work. Our organization requires and values great self-discipline and a natural talent to make things happen.

We want you to have:
A Degree of Master of Laws (LL.M.) from a Swedish University.
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience from a reputable business law firm and/or as an in-house legal counsel in an international legal or business environment.
Extensive experience of drafting, reviewing and negotiating different types of agreements.
Experience within the field of intellectual property and market law.
You are:
A nice person.
Fluent in English (written and spoken). Fluent Swedish is considered a merit.
Pragmatic, and have a solution-oriented approach, with a sound judgement and a cost-conscious manner.
Equipped with good negotiation and problem-solving skills and a high level of professional ethics and integrity.
Pedagogic, flexible and service-minded.
Well-organized and know how to prioritize and manage your time.
A driven team player who can work independently as well with excellent interpersonal skills.
A hands-on, enthusiastic self-starter who assumes responsibility.
We offer a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment where we both give and take responsibility. You will have the chance to grow with us professionally and individually. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with and support stakeholders and colleagues as well as share your knowledge with people in a global and dynamic context.

 

Sounds Interesting?



Along with a comprehensive CV, please include a cover letter expressing your interest and motivation for applying for the position. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Legal Manager IP and General Eva Blum at +46 (0)73 202 48 20. If you have any questions about the actual recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture Recruiter Christina Appelqvist at +46 (0)76 611 34 08

Last application day: November 30th 2023