Legal Counsel

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Are you a result-oriented team player with a passion for international business law and excellent communication and networking skills? Are you curious and driven to take on new challenges and opportunities? If so, you might be the one we are looking for!
About Us
We are seeking a new member for our legal team at Volvo Trucks HQ in Gothenburg. As a Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for driving the legal agenda in one or more of Volvo Trucks’ functions and advising business colleagues on a broad range of legal issues relevant to an international sales organization.
 The transport industry is experiencing exciting times with new disruptive technologies evolving and transforming the entire sector. At Volvo Trucks, we are shaping the world we want to live in, guided by our core values of safety, quality, and care for the environment. We are looking for a business-oriented lawyer with an interest in international relations and a commitment to developing and learning new skills. The role involves advising the sales organization on all relevant issues in collaboration with internal and external experts.

We are looking for a candidate who is eager to join us on this journey and contribute to building a high-performing organization by identifying and mitigating legal risks. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that Volvo Trucks is prepared for today’s challenges and those of the future.

Mission / Scope of Position

The mission of this role is to provide legal advice and support to the Africa, Middle East and Turkey management teams and individual managers on legal issues within the Volvo Trucks organization to support business growth and achieve business goals. This involves translating business strategy into aligned legal and compliance activities and ensuring they are embedded in the business. There is also a key role to play in our legal operations, strategy and compliance team, creating the legal department of the future.
Key Responsibilities
 Provide commercial legal advice on importer/dealer/distributor relationships.
* Collaborate with managers to identify legal issues that may impact the implementation of business strategy and ensure legal compliance.
* Be a key member of relevant management teams and other forums.
* Deliver training to relevant parts of the organization.
* Actively contribute to the Legal team of Volvo Trucks, driving initiatives and implementing common decisions within your area of responsibility.
* Take ownership of a key portfolio within legal operations, strategy or compliance, and champion it throughout the global Volvo Trucks organisation.
* Be proactive and support all disciplines of legal. Cooperate and coordinate within the Volvo legal community to ensure effective delivery of legal services.
* Drive the use of best practices, tools, and approaches for efficiency and effectiveness.


What’s in it for you?

We believe that the right mindset will make a difference in this role! If you see yourself working in an environment that challenges you to combine your passion for commercial law with excellent communication skills, we believe you have the right mindset to be successful in this position. Additionally, we think you have the following skills and experience:
* University law degree and at least 4 years of experience from a business law firm or in-house legal department.
* Ability to work successfully in a team and with a broad range of client groups.
* Structured with the ability to create trustful relationships and network effectively.
* Proactive and solution-oriented with a high level of integrity.
* Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.

In addition to this, you are agile and have the ability to work independently, taking your own initiatives. However, teamwork is a key success factor in the Volvo Trucks legal team, and we support each other to achieve maximum results.

What can we offer you?

We offer an exciting and global working environment that will provide you with valuable experience and contribute to your future development within the legal field.
Curious and have questions?Contact me!
Jodi Palmer, Head of Legal Ops, Strategy & Compliance, +46 739021002
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