Senior Legal Counsel I Privacy Tech and AI | Nordics

Publiceringsdatum: 2026-01-26

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Join EY as Nordic Senior Legal Counsel for Privacy and shape how we protect data and enable responsible innovation across our business. You’ll be part of a high‑calibre Nordic Data Protection team working closely with experienced legal counsels from EY Nordics, backed by a global and regional network of world-class lawyers, active forums and continuous capability development.

The opportunity

Together with the Nordic Data Protection team, you’ll lead privacy strategies across the Nordics, guiding how complex data, technology and AI matters are managed in practice. In this senior role, you shape key privacy processes, advise stakeholders on high‑impact decisions and drive Privacy by Design in digital initiatives. You’ll work across borders, collaborate with expert teams and influence how the organization navigates evolving regulatory and tech landscapes.

Your key responsibilities

As Legal Counsel for Privacy, you will play a key role in shaping how we manage data protection across our Nordic business. You’ll act as the senior legal advisor on Privacy, Technology and AI, guiding the organization in making responsible, compliant and future‑focused decisions. Working closely with stakeholders across our business areas and enabling functions, you help embed privacy into everyday processes and support the organization in navigating complex regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Act as the Nordic Lead for Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), reviewing and providing strategic and operational legal advice on new systems, tools and processing activities
• Actively supporting and guiding business stakeholders in the completion of relevant GDPR documentation, including Records of Processing Activities and DPIA’s Leading a broad range of privacy initiatives, including implementing, monitoring and enforcing EY’s Data Protection framework, policies and Binding Corporate Rules across the Nordics
• Maintain close and continuous collaboration with global and regional data protection counsels to ensure consistency, knowledge sharing and alignment across jurisdictions.
• Ensure that Privacy by Design and by Default principles are embedded into business processes, digital initiatives and technology development
• Providing legal support on data breaches, data subject requests and other complex privacy matters
• Deliver training, guidance and awareness activities to strengthen privacy maturity across the Nordic organization

Skills and attributes for success

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 6-7 years of experience working with Data Privacy, preferably from an in-house role, law firm or regulatory authority, operating across multiple jurisdictions
• Substantial hands-on experience advising on GDPR and Nordic data protection laws in a multinational environment
• Attention to detail and strong legal drafting skills that can be used in a commercial setting with business stakeholders, as well as in public setting with data subjects and data protection authorities
• Experience with privacy risk assessments, data breaches and privacy governance frameworks

Meritorious

• Relevant certifications, e.g. CIPP/E, CIPM, AIGP or similar
• Experience of projects in the AI & digitalization space

As a person you are

• A trusted advisor with high integrity, sound judgement and the credibility to engage confidently at senior levels
• A strategic and pragmatic thinker who can translate complex privacy and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for the business
• A strong collaborator, comfortable driving work independently while partnering across functions and countries in a fast‑paced environment
• An effective communicator with strong stakeholder‑management skills and a genuine interest in technology, AI and responsible data use

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

Please submit your application no later than 15th of February 2026. We are continuously reviewing applications and interviewing; therefore, the role could be placed before end of application date.

If you have questions about the role, please contact Kiana Fanaey at Kiana.Fanaey@se.ey.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Simon Aspler at simon.aspler@se.ey.com.

Please note that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.

At EY, we celebrate diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you have any questions, require assistance, or need adjustments to the recruitment process due to a disability, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at recruitmentsweden@se.ey.com. We are here to support you.

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