We are looking for a legal advisor to the Sámi Parliament

The Sámediggi is an elected Sámi parliament and a government authority since 1993. The mission of the Sámediggi is to promote and develop a vibrant Sámi culture, participate in community planning, and ensure that Sámi needs are taken into account. Do you want to work with qualified legal issues in a unique authority that is both governmental and elected? With us, you contribute to a legally secure operation that promotes Sámi culture, language, and community development. **Job Responsibilities** The role of a legal officer is independent and varied. You will work both broadly and in-depth, independently and collaboratively. You will often handle multiple assignments simultaneously. Sometimes you will lead the assignment, and other times you will participate as part of a team. You will provide legal support to management and operations, and when necessary, to our political bodies, in areas including administrative law, public access and confidentiality, data protection, procurement, contracts, digitalization, and data privacy. You will train employees and politicians, represent the authority in court proceedings, review decisions, contracts, and governing documents, prepare consultation responses, opinions, investigations, and decision-making materials, and monitor legislative changes affecting the Sámediggi. You will also be responsible for the Sámediggi's regulations and proposals for legislative amendments. Additional responsibilities may arise. Travel is included. **Qualifications** - Law degree and several years of experience in administrative law. - Excellent Swedish and good English in both spoken and written forms. - Desirable: knowledge of the Sámi language, understanding of Sámi society, experience in various legal fields (e.g., EU law, labor law, data protection), clerkship or court experience, experience as a legal officer or equivalent. **Personal Attributes** - Skilled in communicating legal issues with colleagues from other professional categories. - Analytical and solution-oriented. - Self-driven and responsible. - High integrity and good judgment. - Enjoys working both independently and in a team. We place great importance on your personal attributes. **Employment Type** Full-time, permanent position; a probationary period may apply. **Start Date** As agreed. **Location** At one of the Sámediggi's offices in Giron/Kiruna, Staare/Östersund, Dearna/Tärnaby, or Jåhkåmåhkke/Jokkmokk. Interviews are scheduled for January 7-9 in Kiruna and January 12-14 in Östersund. **We Offer** All employees receive 2 hours of wellness time per week and a wellness allowance. The Sámediggi also offers a very favorable travel time agreement. There is also the possibility of partial remote work, and we apply flexible working hours. Vacation days are based on age, which means 28, 31, or 35 vacation days per year. As an employee, you will also benefit from other government perks such as subsidized healthcare, reimbursement for prescription medications, and parental leave supplements. **Are You Interested?** For more information, please contact Eva Martinsson, Head of the Department for Finance and Operational Support, at 0980-780 54. Please leave a message with the switchboard if I am unable to answer, and I will call you back. Union representatives can be reached through the switchboard. Tel 0980-780 30. We welcome your application by December 15, 2025.