Global M&A Legal Counsel: Strategy-Driven Transactions

Sandvik; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Broad M&A scope

Exposure to strategy teams

Development through experience

Job summary

Sandvik is seeking an M&A Legal Counsel to join our Legal and Compliance team in Malmö. You will manage transactions from inception to close, collaborating with corporate M&A and strategy teams and leadership across business areas.

The role offers exposure to a broad M&A scope and meaningful ownership across global deals. You will also support Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia on commercial legal matters, including contract review and dispute resolution, while contributing to post‑closing

Qualifications

• Typically 5–8 years of relevant M&A experience in a deal‑facing role.
• Experience directly participating in negotiations and transaction execution.
• Ability to balance legal risk with commercial priorities and deal value.

Responsibilities

• Take part in leading the legal workstream throughout M&A projects, including acquisitions, carve-outs, and JV/partner arrangements.
• Support legal activities through post‑closing integration.
• Advise on deal structure, risk mitigation, and negotiation strategy.
• Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders and ensure key workstreams stay on track.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic transaction environment.
• Support teams in Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia with sales and commercial legal matters, when capacity allows.

Skills

M&A experience

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Job description

Sandvik is seeking an M&A Legal Counsel to join our Legal and Compliance team in Malmö. You will manage transactions from inception to close, collaborating with corporate M&A and strategy teams and leadership across business areas.

The role offers exposure to a broad M&A scope and meaningful ownership across global deals. You will also support Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia on commercial legal matters, including contract review and dispute resolution, while contributing to post‑closing