Legal Counsel

Mariteam Lighting Inc.; Oslo; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

Glamox, headquartered in Oslo, seeks a Legal Counsel for its Group Legal team. The role involves drafting and negotiating contracts in English and Norwegian, ensuring data protection compliance, and developing governance policies.

You will work with senior stakeholders across jurisdictions and report to the Head of Legal. Ideal candidates have a master’s degree in law, 5–7 years of experience, and fluency in Norwegian and English.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in law required, Cand.jur. or Master i rettsvitenskap.
• Approximately 5–7 years of relevant legal experience.
• Fluency in Norwegian and English with strong drafting ability.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership in an international, cross-functional setting.
• Strong communication, organization, and ethical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements in English and Norwegian.
• Support compliance with data protection regulations and privacy matters.
• Develop and maintain corporate policies and governance frameworks.
• Provide trusted legal business partnering to management and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal teams across the Glamox Group.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in law (Cand.jur./Master i rettsvitenskap)

Job description

Introduction

Glamox is an international industrial group headquartered in Oslo and a global provider of lighting: We are on an exciting journey of growth and transformation, investing in the future of our business and strengthening the capabilities that support our operations across markets.

We are now looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Group Legal team. The team currently consists of 3 lawyers supporting business operations across multiple jurisdictions and working closely with senior management and key stakeholders throughout the Group. This position is based in Oslo and reports to the Head of Legal. While you will be the only lawyer located in the Oslo office, you will be part of an international legal team and work closely with Legal colleagues based in Poland, as well as stakeholders across various business functions throughout the Group. The role offers a high degree of autonomy and responsibility and is particularly well suited to a proactive and business-oriented legal professional who enjoys taking ownership of matters, working independently, and building strong relationships with internal stakeholders. Approximately 70% of your work will be conducted in English.

What You'll Do

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including sales and procurement contracts, in both English and Norwegian.
• Support and coordinate the Group's compliance with data protection regulations, including advising internal stakeholders and handling day-to-day privacy matters.
• Support the Group's broader compliance activities, including implementation of policies, internal procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain corporate documentation, including internal policies and procedures at both local and Group level.
• Support the implementation of internal regulations and governance frameworks across the Glamox Group.
• Act as a trusted legal business partner for management and internal stakeholders across the Group.

Who You Are

Required qualifications

• A master’s degree in law (Cand.jur. / Master i rettsvitenskap).
• Approximately 5-7 years of relevant legal experience from a law firm and/ or an in-house legal role.
• Fluency in Norwegian and English, including strong legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of legal matters while collaborating effectively in an international and cross-functional environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal issues in a practical, clear, and concise manner.
• A highly organized and self-motivated approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Sound judgement, high ethical standards, and a business-oriented approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of German will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of intellectual property rights and related commercial matters.

Why join Glamox

• Significant responsibility and exposure to senior management and key decision-makers.
• A broad range of legal and compliance matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• The opportunity to help shape and further develop legal and compliance processes across the Group.
• Close collaboration with experienced legal colleagues in an international team.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.