Corporate Legal Counsel - Security, AB Volvo

Volvo Group; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Group in Gothenburg is seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel to strengthen our Treasury and Capital Markets legal team. You will help protect critical assets and provide high-quality legal support across operational, governance and regulatory matters.

You will work with senior executives in a global setting, participate in security and compliance initiatives, and coordinate external counsel as needed. This role offers challenging projects and a collaborative environment within Volvo Group.

Qualifications

• University degree in law.
• At least five years of relevant legal experience at a law firm or in-house.
• Experience in automotive, telecommunications or technology industries preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Group-wide security and related legislation projects (cybersecurity, data, FDI, emergency preparedness).
• Support development and maintenance of incident-reporting processes and other Group-wide security risk management and compliance systems.
• Actively manage security incidents as part of a crisis-management team.
• Negotiate agreements for procurement of security-related technology and software; provide legal support to Group Security.
• Participate in internal steering and reporting forums, including data security and privacy committees.
• Coordinate high-quality external legal counsel and stay informed on legal/regulatory developments in security field.
• Support Group on corporate governance, reporting and stock market matters within Corporate Legal responsibilities.

Skills

English proficiency

Strong communication

Analytical mindset

Cross-cultural experience

Education

Law degree

Job description

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Corporate Legal Counsel - Security, AB Volvo

Location:

Göteborg, SE, 417 56

Position Type: Professional

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport and infrastructure solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. The Volvo Group is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, employs almost 100.000 people and serves customers in more than 190 markets.

We are now looking for a Legal Counsel to strengthen our legal team within Treasury and Capital Markets. Your focus areas will include contributing to the protection of the Group’s critical assets, including people, products, information and assets, including physical, digital and brand assets. The role will also provide high‑quality legal support across a broad range of operational, corporate governance and regulatory matters.

The position offers:

• a varied role in a fast‑paced department, with exciting challenges for people passionate about their work
• the opportunity to work with a high executive level in a global environment, together with highly skilled colleagues
• learning and development opportunities in line with Group ambitions
• a friendly, collaborative and professional working environment, where your personal contribution will make a difference.

The Group Corporate Legal team

Group Corporate Legal is one of three legal departments of the Volvo Group headquarters. We are a team of ten legal professionals in Gothenburg that supports the Group General Counsel with management of matters involving significant legal risks for the Group as well as expert legal advice on a broad range of operational and strategic matters, including Group disclosures and reporting, governance, treasury & finance, crisis & security management and ESG matters.

The Legal & Compliance function takes pride in enabling fair business. We are trusted strategic partners to the business, safeguarding the Volvo Group Code of Conduct Wherever we are in the Volvo Group, we:

• have a business mindset, working proactively and looking for solutions
• are trusted partners with integrity and independence, daring to give unwelcome advice when needed
• are engaged team players, supporting each other
• continue to learn and develop to stay ahead, being open minded and welcoming feedback
• strive to excel in our everyday work, being empowered to act and taking full responsibility for legal and compliance risk management

Some of the things you will do as a Legal Counsel include:

• Leading and supporting Group‑wide implementation projects relating to security and other related legislation, including cybersecurity, data, foreign direct investment and emergency preparedness regulations
• Supporting the development and maintenance of incident‑reporting processes and other Group‑wide security risk management and compliance systems
• Actively managing security incidents as part of a crisis‑management team
• Together with the Group purchasing function negotiate agreements for the procurement of security‑related technology and software, and providing other legal support to the Group Security function as required
• Participating in internal steering and reporting forums, including relevant data security and privacy committees
• Engaging and coordinating high‑quality external legal counsel, and developing networks and other channels to remain informed of legal and regulatory developments in the security field
• Supporting the Group on a broad range of topics within Corporate Legal’s responsibilities, including corporate, governance, reporting and stock market matters

You should have:

• A university degree in law
• At least five years of relevant legal experience gained at a reputable law firm and/or in an in‑house legal role, preferably within the automotive, telecommunications or technology industries
• A strong interest in business operations and an ambition to learn and develop expertise in new areas as the automotive industry transforms
• A proven ability to analyze and solve complex problems in an international environment
• Excellent communication skills and professional proficiency in English

You may also have experience as in‑house counsel, preferably from a listed company and/or from compliance or legal operations.

Improving ways of working and finding solutions is part of our everyday job, so work will require a bias for action and a can‑do attitude. And with people at the center of what we do, you will need to be keen to engage with team members and others and build relationships to thrive in the role.

The position reports to the SVP Head of Group Corporate Legal.

Travel will be required occasionally.

If you have questions, please contact: Ulf Rapp, Senior Vice President Group Legal, [e-mail].

Last application date is November 25, 2026.

As part of the recruitment process, a background check as well as alcohol and drug testing
may be conducted. You will be informed if applicable.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Group Legal & Compliance contributes to realizing the vision of the Volvo Group by coordinating and providing services within the following areas: Legal, Governance, Security and Internal Audit. With Volvo Group Legal & Compliance you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other and embrace change to stay ahead.

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net‑zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.