Head of legal Sweden and Norway

1 month ago


Oslo, Norway COWI Full time

Do you want to play a pivotal role in the green transition of society? Can you lead a part of our global legal team and offer clear, business-oriented legal guidance? Are you ready to make an impact with your expertise? Then, consider applying for the position of Head of Group Legal in Norway and Sweden.

Create the solutions that will enable a better tomorrow.

We are looking for a Department Head to lead the legal teams for COWI Norway and COWI Sweden. Based in COWI's headquarters in Løren, Oslo, and reporting to the Senior Vice President, Head of Group Legal, you will oversee legal support for both countries within COWI Group’s central legal function, "Group Legal."

Group Legal comprises 35 team members across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Dubai, the UK, and Canada, providing comprehensive legal services throughout the COWI Group. As the Department Head of the legal teams in Norway and Sweden, you will lead a department of four lawyers and be a strategic partner to the leadership teams in Norway and Sweden, collaborating closely with the senior management on a variety of legal matters essential to advancing COWI’s goals in these regions.

On a day-to-day basis, your tasks will include:

Providing legal counsel to the senior management, particularly in construction and consultancy law, as well as areas like corporate law, competition law, public procurement, intellectual property (IP) rights, and data protection (GDPR) Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating various agreements, particularly in large projects legal support for ongoing projects Managing disputes and complaints, both internally and in coordination with external lawyers Conducting legal training in various areas of law and further developing templates, tools and p processes Corporate restructurings and legal housekeeping

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

Like us, you believe that leadership success comes from setting a clear and meaningful direction for your team and supporting them in taking ownership of their work. You always delegate responsibility and ensure an open and safe dialogue, and you coach your people to achieve their aspirations through constructive, fact-based feedback. Attracting and nurturing a diverse group of high-potential team members is at the top of your agenda, as is creating an inclusive, caring, and trusting culture in your team.

On top of that, you will have:

A Norwegian or Swedish master’s degree in laws or jurisprudence Extensive experience from a law firm or as an in-house counsel, preferably specializing in the consulting and construction industries, contracts, public procurement and business law Knowledge of and hands-on experience with standard contractual terms in the consulting and construction industries, such as NS /02, SSA, NS /07, NTK, FIDIC etc. or the similar Strong experience managing disputes, especially in the early stages with a solid business understanding and the ability to communicate complex legal matters to stakeholders Excellent communication skills in English and Norwegian or Swedish High levels of responsibility and knowledge

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