Legal Counsel

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Job Description IKEA of Sweden AB is looking for a legal counsel IT/Digital. IKEA of Sweden AB is the company in the Inter IKEA Group that has the assignment to determine and develop the entire IKEA product range, including the IKEA range of connected products. Each year 2,000 new products are introduced within the total range of almost 10,000 products. You will provide business-minded legal advice and manage legal matters across IT and digital. Your responsibilities will include supporting smart home product development, negotiating and drafting agreements, participating in IT sourcing activities, and helping the business meet digital compliance requirements, including those under the EU AI Act, NIS2 and GDPR. You will belong to the Legal & Governance function at IKEA of Sweden AB and report to the General Counsel and Head of Legal & Governance, Range. The person we are looking for is a nice person! It is a goal-oriented, curious, and eager to learn the type of person and a genuine team player. You will get the chance to impact the IKEA success story through your day-to-day work. Our organization requires and values great self-discipline and a natural talent to make things happen, create relationships, and co-operate with people from different backgrounds. You are fluent in English (Swedish is a bonus). 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. We want you to have: A Degree of Master of Laws from a reputable University. At least 7 years of relevant professional experience from a business law firm and/or as an in-house legal counsel in an international legal or business environment. Experience within the fields of IT and digital compliance with connected agreements. Preferably also experience working with connected products. The position is placed in Älmhult (Hybrid) Additional Information Sounds Interesting? We look forward to receiving your application. Please upload your CV and include your responses to the following two questions – in English, no later than November 24 th 2026. Be sure to keep your answers short and concise: What values and strengths will come through in your everyday work? How will you contribute to a good team spirit? What made you interested in this role and enticed you to apply? If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact General Counsel Olof Espmarker at +46 (0)73 421 23 72. If you have any questions about the actual recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture Recruiter Christina Appelqvist at +46 733-670666

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