Senior Legal Counsel - Privacy and Digital Compliance

Publiceringsdatum: 2025-11-26

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Platsen där jobbet finns ledigt är i Stockholm. ASSA ABLOY AB söker för närvarande efter ambitiösa individer som vill utvecklas i rollen som juristassistent/paralegal. Kolla in deras ledig tjänst och se om du har vad som krävs för att bli en del av deras team. Sista ansökningsdagen till jobbet som juristassistent/paralegal hos ASSA ABLOY AB är torsdag den första januari 2026.

Jobbannons

Are you ready to bring your innovative perspective and creative skills to ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems? Join our team in Landskrona, Malmö or Stockholm, Sweden and enjoy a collaborative culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of.

What would you do as our Senior Legal Counsel – Privacy and Digital Compliance

The Senior Legal Counsel will play a central role in driving Entrance Systems’ data protection and digital compliance agenda. The position combines strong GDPR expertise with responsibility for interpreting and operationalising new regulatory frameworks such as the AI Act, Cyber Resilience Act, Data Act and NIS2. As the Data Protection Manager for the division, the role provides legal guidance, develops controls, policies and documentation, and supports both product-related and organisational compliance initiatives. It involves close collaboration with Information Security, Product Security, R&D and business leaders, ensuring that data protection and digital compliance requirements are embedded in products, projects and daily operations. This is a strategic, international role within a decentralised organisation, where the counsel acts as a trusted advisor and project leader across multiple regulatory domains.

You will report to the to the Entrance System Division General Counsel.

You would also:

• Act as Data Protection Manager for the Entrance Systems Division, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other applicable data protection laws.
• Provide legal advice related to data handling, digital compliance and regulatory requirements across business units and functions.
• Develop and implement controls, guidelines, templates and supporting documentation for data protection and emerging digital compliance frameworks.
• Lead and coordinate data protection and digital compliance projects, including assessments, reporting, awareness activities and training initiatives.
• Support negotiation, drafting and review of agreements related to data protection and digital compliance, including DPAs and contractual risk assessments.

The skills and experience you need

We are looking for someone who has:

• Master’s degree in law with strong academic performance.
• 5–7 years of professional experience advising on GDPR, data protection and commercial legal matters.
• Proven experience navigating and applying international data protection laws and emerging digital compliance frameworks.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple legal and compliance projects in an international or decentralised environment.

Success in this role requires a proactive and structured mindset, with the ability to work independently while effectively guiding cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound legal judgement, an analytical approach to complex regulatory questions and the confidence to stand firm when compliance risks need to be highlighted. Strong communication skills are essential, as the role involves adapting legal requirements for diverse audiences and ensuring alignment across decentralised teams. The counsel should be comfortable balancing commercial considerations with regulatory demands, driving clarity, building trust and supporting a culture of accountability and continuous compliance improvement.

What we offer

We’re passionate about providing great opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer:

• Learning and career development opportunities, whether it’s online learning, management training or enhancing your skills.
• A competitive salary and incentive schemes.
• Modern infrastructure.

We review applications regularly, so don’t wait

We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us. Just set up your profile and apply here.

To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post. If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Mona Yusefi Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at mona.yusefi@assaabloy.com.

Depending on the risk profile for the role, a background screening will need to be performed. Final candidates may therefore be subjected to a background screening. The performance of the background check is subject to consent and based on our Applicant Privacy Notice.

Let’s create a safer and more open world - together!

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