Corporate Lawyer

Swedish Prison and Probation Service is Growing – We're Building New, Renovating, and Expanding, and Now Seeking More Employees. Our Most Important Goal is to Reduce Recidivism – to Break the Vicious Cycle. If We Succeed, Society Becomes Safer for Everyone. We Are the Authority Responsible for Prisons, Probation Services, Detention Centers, and Client Transportation. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a Government Legal Counsel in the Legal Section for Enforcement, Criminal Law, etc., you will provide legal advice to the agency's management and other parts of the organization within enforcement legislation, criminal and procedural law, and related issues. You will continuously provide legal support in change and development processes and contribute to the legal governance within the agency. The role includes responsibility for revising and following up on the agency's regulations and general guidelines, as well as other governing documents. You will prepare and present the agency's consultation responses and draft opinions for bodies such as the Parliamentary Ombudsman and Chancellor of Justice. The work may also involve submitting requests for legislative changes to the government. You will provide support in legal proceedings, represent the Swedish Prison and Probation Service in court, and make decisions in certain compensation and damages cases. The position of Government Legal Counsel is independent and varied. The work involves ongoing contact with the Government Offices, other authorities, and various parts of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. There are good opportunities for remote work of up to 60 percent, depending on individual circumstances. QUALIFICATIONS We are seeking a candidate who is analytical with strong problem-solving skills and excellent judgment. You should have excellent collaboration abilities, be interested in development and change work, and possess strong integrity. Additionally, you are independent and quality-conscious. You share the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's fundamental values of a humane view of humanity, respect for the individual, and belief in human development potential. Through your approach, you contribute to ensuring everyone is treated equally. We place great importance on personal suitability. We are looking for someone who has: • Law degree • Judicial clerkship • Excellent ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish Additional merits include: • Judicial training • Experience working as a Government Legal Counsel within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service OTHER To be considered for employment with the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, you must meet high standards regarding suitability, judgment, security and confidentiality awareness, and compliance with applicable laws. This means upholding democratic values and the state's fundamental values that govern the agency's operations. Some positions are security-classified, and a security screening with register control will be conducted before employment decisions are made. Some security-classified positions require Swedish citizenship. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The position may involve wartime placement with the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Probationary employment may be applied. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service strives for gender balance and increased diversity. We kindly but firmly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies and recruitment advertisement sellers. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has procurement agreements.