In - house Legal Counsel Data Protection

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Do you have experience with data protection and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)? We are now looking for an inhouse legal counsel for a permanent position in our Nordic Privacy and Confidentiality Team that is a part of our Quality, Risk & Security department (QRS). You will be located at our offices in Stockholm, Sweden. 

QRS provides quality, risk and security related internal services across the firm and ensures that we comply with internal requirements as well as with external laws and regulations. The team promotes Deloitte’ risk-intelligent culture and helps our professionals to navigate the evermore complex risk landscape.

You will be a member of our Nordic Privacy and Confidentiality Team that provide legal advice and services to our Nordic business.

You will work closely with our partners and other professionals to help them in a variety of privacy, confidentiality, and security related matters to ensure that Deloitte Nordic meets regulatory requirements and policies in relation to data protection. Most typically you will provide legal expertise within data protection compliance as:

• counselling the business within privacy compliance  matters and related data management issues including AI regulation
• conduct various risk assessment of processes, new IT solutions, data processors
• elaboration our privacy notices, guidelines and procedures to the business
• drafting and assisting the business with negotiation of data processing agreements, consent, and other privacy terms
• assisting with internal audit related to privacy and confidentiality matters
• conduct awareness and training activities
• take part in our collaboration with Deloitte NSE (North South Europe) as part of Deloitte’s integration work

In this role you will work with our colleagues from different business units and enabling function based not only in Sweden but also in the Nordic countries and globally. Thus, you should be prepared to provide your services across the Nordic countries being part of a global organization.

Do you enjoy working with people and feel passionate about the everchanging landscape of data protection. In case you answered yes, this position might be for you. We expect you to have:

• Master’s degree in law, LL.M or relevant university degree related to data protection
• Preferably at least 2 to 4 years of relevant pre- or post-qualification hands-on experience in relation to GDPR
• Fluent communication skills in Swedish and English, both written and oral.
• Experience in an international environment, and certificates and further training on data protection, such as CIPPE/CIPM or DPO training, are considered as advantages.
• Strong analytic and interpersonal skills
• Independent, organized way of working
• Commercial mindset to problem-solving

Why Deloitte is a Great Place to Work:

• Global Network: Deloitte offers a vast global network, providing opportunities for international collaboration and exposure to diverse perspectives.
• Professional Development: We are committed to your professional growth, offering extensive training programs, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
• Inclusive Culture: Deloitte fosters an inclusive and collaborative workplace where we value diversity.
• Impactful Work: At Deloitte, you will work on meaningful projects that make a difference to our employees.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to support your well-being.

 Application

You apply online. Your application should consist of:

• CV
• A motivation for why you are interested in the role

We welcome your application before the deadline on August 5, 2025. Until August 5, we will not have the same opportunity to process your application as we usually do due to vacations, but we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as the process is ongoing. We intend to conduct interviews in weeks 34 and 35. Start date according to agreement, but we would prefer a start during the autumn of 2025.

As a qualitative step in Deloitte's recruitment process, our final candidates undergo a background check to increase knowledge about our future employees, ensure a safe working environment for our employees, and meet regulatory requirements. The background check process is conducted in collaboration with ToFindOut. https://tofindout.se/sv/faq/

Questions

If you have any questions about this position or Deloitte as an employer, Anne-Mette Nørgaard Cordsen (Nordic Privacy and Confidentiality Leader, deputy, QRS) or Beatrice Magnusson (Talent Acquisition Manager, HR SE) will be happy to help you. You can reach Anne-Mette by email at [email protected] and Beatrice by email at [email protected]. 

We look forward to your application!

What impact will you make?

Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. We do not just aspire to make solutions. We wish to create an impact that makes a positive and crucial difference for the people around us, our clients and our society. Deloitte is where you’ll find unlimited opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.