IKEA unites thousands of co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners all over the world, organised in a franchise system. Inter IKEA Group is the group of companies that connects IKEA franchisees with range development and suppliers, and aligns the overall IKEA strategic direction. All to create a better everyday life for the many people. The Group includes Inter IKEA Systems B.V. – the worldwide IKEA franchisor – as well as range development, supply and certain industry activities.

Inter IKEA Group, Core Business Range, with IKEA of Sweden AB in Älmhult, Sweden, as its core unit, has the exclusive assignment to determine and develop the entire IKEA product range, including products, packaging solutions and related services. Each year IKEA Core Business Range introduces 2,000 new products within the total range of almost 10,000 products.

The Legal & Governance function of Core Business Range provides business minded support within a wide spectra of areas including intellectual property, agreement drafting and reviewing, litigation and arbitration management, data privacy, corporate and governance structures etc. We are now looking for an experienced business law generalist to be part of our legal team in Älmhult. As Legal Counsel you will manage a wide range of legal matters with focus on legal support to the different business areas and indirect procurement functions within Core Business Range. You will report to the Legal Counsel Manager, Core Business Range, and you will be part of a diverse organisation with global connections.

Main responsibilities:

• Providing legal support and managing legal matters within a broad scope of legal fields including corporate and commercial law
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements and other legal documents in an international context
• Standard agreement template drafting and implementation
• Support in developing new products, technologies and materials as well as partnerships
• Evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and opportunities
• Respond to legal inquiries and offer proactive advise on possible legal issues
• Training of the organization within different legal fields and internal policies and processes
• Monitoring the compliance with laws and internal policies and processes

The person we are looking for is goal-oriented, curious and eager to learn. You will get the chance to impact the IKEA success story through your day-to-day work. Our organisation requires and values great self-discipline and a natural talent to make things happen.

Education/Experience:

• A Degree of Master of Laws (LL.M.) with excellent results
• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience from a reputable business law firm and/or as an in-house legal counsel in an international legal or business environment
• You have previously worked with general business law/corporate commercial matters and have extensive experience of drafting, reviewing and negotiating different types of commercial agreements
• Additional educational and/or professional experience within the field of intellectual property law is considered as a merit

You are:

• Fluent in Swedish and English (written and spoken)
• Pragmatic, and have a solution-oriented approach, with a sound judgement and a cost conscious manner
• Equipped with good negotiation and problem solving skills and a high level of professional ethics and integrity
• Pedagogic, flexible and service-minded
• Well-organised and know how to prioritize and manage your time
• A driven team player who can work independently as well with excellent interpersonal skills
• A hands-on, enthusiastic self-starter who assumes responsibility

We offer a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment where we both give and take responsibility. You will have the chance to grow with us professionally and individually. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with and support stakeholders and colleagues as well as share your knowledge with people in a global and dynamic context.

Does this sound like your next challenge?

Please send us your application – Along with a comprehensive CV, please include a cover letter expressing your interest and motivation for applying for the position  – in English. The last day to send your application is the 28tth of March 2021

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Legal Counsel Manager Nils Petersen +46 72 160 67 93. If you have any questions about the actual recruitment process, please contact Recruiter, Marie Sandman on +46 768545309