International Senior Legal Counsel

AFRY; Solna kommun; Hybride; SEK 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension plan

Wellness allowance

Parental leave

Résumé du poste

AFRY is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join AFRY Group Legal in Solna, Sweden, with a hybrid work option. You will advise senior leaders and business teams across jurisdictions, handling commercial contracts, risk assessment, and dispute matters while collaborating closely with top management.

The ideal candidate holds a Swedish or EU law degree with 7+ years of international experience, strong commercial understanding, and fluency in English. An interest in AI and legal tech is a plus.

Qualifications

• We seek a lawyer with strong commercial judgment and the confidence to operate independently in an international business environment.
• You are commercially minded, pragmatic and capable of balancing legal considerations with business objectives.
• Fluency in English is required; German is an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Support AFRY Management Consulting and AFRY Group Legal across jurisdictions and industries.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Provide day-to-day legal support and assist with disputes and complex matters as needed.
• Contribute to AI and legal technology initiatives to improve service delivery.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks and legal guidance materials; deliver training on topics as required.

Connaissances

Commercial acumen

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Independent working

English fluency

Formation

Law degree (Sweden or EU)

7+ years international legal experience

Description du poste

Company Description

AFRY provides services in engineering, design, digitalization, and advisory. We are dedicated experts in industry, energy, and infrastructure, creating value for future generations. With Nordic roots and a global reach, AFRY combines local expertise with international capabilities. Our shared values and ways of working: Result Driven, Client Centric, Empowering, and Accountable – guide how we collaborate, grow, and succeed together. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable society.

Company Description

AFRY provides services in engineering, design, digitalization, and advisory. We are dedicated experts in industry, energy, and infrastructure, creating value for future generations. With Nordic roots and a global reach, AFRY combines local expertise with international capabilities. Our shared values and ways of working: Result Driven, Client Centric, Empowering, and Accountable – guide how we collaborate, grow, and succeed together. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable society.

Job Description

Are you a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys working close to the business in an international environment? We are looking for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join AFRY Group Legal.

In this role, you will support AFRY's global operations with a particular focus on AFRY Management Consulting. You will act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders and business teams, combining legal expertise with commercial understanding and a pragmatic approach.

You will work across jurisdictions, legal systems and industries, helping the business navigate complex legal and commercial matters.

The position is based at AFRY's offices in Solna, Sweden, with the possibility of hybrid working depending on business needs and agreement.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting AFRY Management Consulting

• Advise on client engagements, commercial agreements, partnerships and transaction-related matters.
• Support consultants and management in identifying and managing legal and commercial risks.
• Act as a trusted legal partner in a dynamic advisory business operating at the forefront of the energy transition and industrial transformation.

Commercial Contracts

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including advisory, consultancy and engineering-related contracts.
• Balance legal risk with commercial objectives in complex and high-value engagements.

Legal Advice & Dispute Management

• Provide day-to-day legal support across AFRY's international operations.
• Assist with commercial disputes and other complex legal matters when required.

AI & Legal Innovation

• Contribute to the development and use of AI and legal technology tools to improve legal service delivery.

Training & Knowledge Management

• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks and legal guidance materials.
• Deliver training on commercial contracts, risk management and related legal topics.

Qualifications

We are looking for an experienced lawyer who combines strong legal expertise with sound commercial judgement and the confidence to operate independently in an international business environment. You are commercially minded, pragmatic and confident in handling complex legal matters. You enjoy working close to the business and understand how to balance legal considerations with commercial objectives. You communicate clearly, build strong relationships and thrive in an international environment where priorities and challenges vary from day to day.

You should have:

• A Swedish or other equivalent European law degree
• At least seven years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience in an international environment
• Extensive experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts
• Experience of working across multiple jurisdictions, legal systems and contract types
• Strong commercial understanding and an ability to assess legal issues in the context of wider business objectives
• The ability to work independently and engage confidently and with integrity with senior decision-makers
• A genuine interest in AI and legal technology, preferably combined with some practical experience of using such tools
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. German language skills are an advantage

Experience in one or more of the following areas is considered an advantage:

• M&A and transactions.
• Corporate finance or financial-sector related matters.
• Engineering, consultancy or professional services contracts.
• Commercial dispute management.

Additional Information

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders in a global listed company and to advise on complex legal matters across multiple jurisdictions and industries.

We offer

• A truly international role within AFRY Group Legal.
• Varied and intellectually stimulating work.
• Close collaboration with senior leaders and experienced colleagues.
• A high degree of responsibility and independence.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• An individual competence development plan.
• Access to AFRY's global network of experts.
• Competitive benefits, including pension, wellness allowance and parental leave in accordance with our collective agreement.

This is a permanent position. We review applications on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Background check is required for this position.

For questions regarding the position, please contact:
Kristina Geers, Head of Legal Global Division Energy
[e-mail]

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact:
Sofia Enander, Talent Acquisition Partner
[e-mail]

As part of all recruitment processes at AFRY, we conduct identity verification, reference checks and verification of educational qualifications.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we’re making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.