Become the next corporate lawyer at the Housing Agency - where law meets social benefit

The Housing Agency in Stockholm facilitates rental apartments throughout the Stockholm region and collaborates with over 200 property owners. We are a link between housing seekers and property owners, with more than 75 years of experience in the Stockholm rental market. We have approximately 130 employees and are part of the Stockholm City Hall Group, owned by the City of Stockholm. Our vision is to be the obvious choice for an efficient and fair housing agency. Welcome to us Here, you will become part of a culture characterized by a generous and supportive work environment where we allocate time for professional development and knowledge exchange. We value a balance between work and leisure and are committed to helping you make healthy choices. Therefore, we offer, among other benefits, on-site massage, a wellness hour each week, and a generous wellness allowance. Our offices are located in the Slakthusområdet near Globen, but we will be moving to new premises in Tensta in 2028. Depending on the needs of the organization, we offer the opportunity to work partly in the office and partly from home. Our shared values are summarized in the word GRETA, which stands for: Joy-Respect-Engagement-Together-Responsibility. We are looking for someone who wants to develop with us. When you work with us, you contribute daily to making the path to a new home a little easier for the region's residents. Feel free to read more at bostad.stockholm.se. About the role As a corporate lawyer at the Housing Agency, you will be part of the newly established unit for Legal Affairs, Procurement, and Contracts. The unit consists of you as the corporate lawyer and a contract coordinator, led by a chief legal officer. In this role, you will work closely with the chief legal officer and collaborate across the entire company. Together, you will support the entire organization with legal expertise and contribute to developing work methods and governance. The unit for Legal Affairs, Procurement, and Contracts is positioned within the company's headquarters, which also includes functions such as HR, finance, and facility management. We have a collaborative and modest atmosphere and work closely together to ensure the organization develops in the right direction. The role offers you great variety – you will handle everything from contracts and procurements to confidentiality issues and legal advice related to our community-benefit operations. Here, you can work broadly while also deepening your knowledge in areas that interest you. Examples of responsibilities: - Provide legal advice to various parts of the organization - Develop governing documents and procedures for the organization - Write consultation responses - Draft and review contracts - Conduct confidentiality assessments for requests for public documents - Support procurement and purchasing processes - Handle court cases and disputes - Manage data protection, information security, and safety issues Your qualifications and experience We are looking for someone who has: - A law degree - Several years of experience in legal advising across various legal fields - Experience working as a lawyer in public service or politically governed organizations - A good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both verbally and in writing. It is advantageous if you have: - Knowledge of LOU (Public Procurement Act) and procurement - Knowledge of data protection legislation - Experience working within the Freedom of Information and Secrecy Act - Experience from district court work - Experience with court processes. To thrive and succeed as a corporate lawyer with us, you need to enjoy a varied workload. We see you as a self-sufficient person who takes responsibility for your work and drives it forward in a structured manner. You are flexible and can easily adapt to changing circumstances while maintaining engagement and focus over time. The role involves close collaboration with different parts of the organization, which requires good teamwork skills and an unpretentious demeanor. Since legal issues often need to be communicated to individuals without a legal background, it is also important that you possess pedagogical insight and can explain complex matters clearly and understandably. During the recruitment process, we place significant emphasis on competence, personal suitability, and interest in the role. We view diversity as enriching and welcome all applicants. We warmly welcome your application! Your application We recruit without a cover letter to strengthen the focus on the skills and experiences required for the role. When assessing your application, we will only consider your CV and a number of questions you will answer when applying for the position. We ask that you respond concretely and concisely to the questions, ensuring a clear connection between your answers and your CV. Other The Housing Agency practices competency-based recruitment aimed at recognizing each individual's qualifications and thereby counteracting discrimination.