Legal Counsel, Inter IKEA Group, Core Business Range

IKEA unites thousands of co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners all over the world, organised in a franchise system. Inter IKEA Group is the group of companies that connects IKEA franchisees with range development and suppliers, and aligns the overall IKEA strategic direction. All to create a better everyday life for the many people. The Group includes Inter IKEA Systems B.V. – the worldwide IKEA franchisor – as well as range development, supply and certain industry activities.

Inter IKEA Group, Core Business Range, with IKEA of Sweden AB in Älmhult, Sweden, as its core unit, has the exclusive 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.

The Legal & Governance function of Core Business Range provides business minded support within a wide spectra of areas including intellectual property, agreement drafting and reviewing, litigation and arbitration management, data privacy, corporate and governance structures etc. We are now looking for an experienced legal counsel within the field of IT/Tech/Data Privacy to be part of our legal team in Älmhult. As Legal Counsel within this area of expertise you will manage a wide range of legal matters with focus on legal support to Business Area Home smart, a department focusing on incorporating digital elements and technologies into our products and solutions, and CAIP Digital, the indirect procurement function for IT and digital solutions. You will report to the General Counsel, Core Business Range, and you will be part of a diverse organisation with global connections.

Main responsibilities:
Providing legal support and managing legal matters within commercial development and collaboration agreements, IT and digital procurement and data privacy.
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements and other legal documents in an international context.
Standard agreement template drafting and implementation.
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.
Respond to legal inquiries and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
Training of the organization within different legal fields and internal policies and processes.
Monitoring the compliance with laws and internal policies and processes.

If you have any questions about the role please contact the Finance Operations Manager, Monika Friberg via monika.friberg@inter.ikea.com or People & Culture Recruiter, Christina Appelqvist at +46 766 113 408

Does this sound interesting to you?
Please send your application, CV and personal letter, latest by January 24th, 2022. Make sure you tell us why you would be a good fit for this role! 

IKEA Range & Supply has the responsibility to develop, design, produce and supply IKEA stores with home furnishing solutions available to the many people. Each year IKEA Range & Supply introduce 2,000 new products in the IKEA stores. The total range is almost 10,000 products.
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 General Counsel Nils Petersen +46 72 160 67 93. If you have any questions about the actual recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture Recruiter Marie Sandman  +46 768545309. Last application day: 23rd of January 2022