Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel – Volvo Group Connected Solutions


Volvo Group Connected Solutions is a global organization that leads the development of Volvo Group’s connected services and solutions of tomorrow. We work at the forefront of connectivity by collecting and analyzing data from over 1 100 000 customer vehicles and machines. Our solutions enables our customers to improve efficiency by leveraging vehicle data. Connectivity is also an enabler for Automation and Electromobility; both when it comes to technology and when it comes to services for these applications. Our services will increase transport and resource efficiency through optimized traffic flows and a higher utilization of existing infrastructure, benefits not only for our customers but also for the society. Connected vehicles and machines enables more environmentally friendly transport solutions.


Our organization is set-up to deliver competitive offerings, shorten time to market and provide an arena for new service innovations together with customers, partners and the Volvo Group (including e.g. Volvo Trucks, Renault Trucks, Volvo Construction Equipment, UD, Mack, Volvo Buses, Volvo Penta etc.)


Role description
We are recruiting a Legal Counsel to provide global legal support to the Volvo Group Connected Solutions organization and to be a part of developing the objectives for the legal and compliance function. You will monitor, assess and handle legal and compliance risks within the area of designing, operating and supporting customer-oriented connected solutions and services for Volvo Group products. You will work in close co-operation with the technical and business organizations. You will report to the General Counsel Volvo Group Connected Solutions.


Key Responsibilities
Provide high quality legal advice to the daily operations, including drafting and negotiating agreements, such as collaboration-, partnership-, development-, technology license- , IT-, joint venture- and M&A related agreements; support with respect to general data, data privacy and data security matters, IPR, open source, and also handle disputes and litigations, provide relevant trainings and supporting documents such as contract templates and guidelines
Develop the objectives for the legal and compliance function
Monitor, assess and handle legal and compliance risks
Implement Volvo Group policies, strategies and procedures
Collaborate with other legal functions within the Volvo Group
Work effectively with and manage external legal resources
Report to the General Counsel VGCS

Competence Profile & Qualifications
Master’s degree or equivalent
Around 5-10 years work experience
Fluent in English
Extensive experience in business/transaction management
Solid knowledge within the legal fields of data and IPR
Excellent analytical skills and proven ability to apply legal, business, technical and financial aspects in providing legal advice
Strong business acumen and gravitas in internal and external meetings, have extensive experience of providing advice to senior and top level management
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Good judgment and strong personal credibility, integrity and creativity
Successful in building excellent working relationships and operating effectively as a member of a leadership team
Excellent professional skills and ability to work in a fast paced, multicultural and diverse environment
International business experience is a merit
Experience from software-, service-based and/or data-driven business is a merit

Location & Timeline
The position is based at Lindholmen in Gothenburg, Sweden. Occasional travel is expected. The position is open and will be contracted as soon as possible. We will start screening as applications arrive, so don't hesitate to send yours.


Want to know more? Contact us!
For more information please contact Bobi Mitrovic, General Counsel Volvo Group Connected Solutions, +46 765 53 41 80.


Welcome to the heart of connectivity at Volvo Group Connected Solutions!