Senior Legal Counsel – GDPR, Privacy & Digitalisation (AI)

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide strategic and practical legal support within GDPR/data protection, digitalisation, AI and technology-related matters. The role has a strong focus on supporting Heimstaden Bostad’s GDPR/data protection governance and compliance, and ensuring the lawful use of personal data across shared services, systems, business processes and data initiatives. 

Key responsibilities:  

• Advise the business on GDPR/data protection, AI, digitalisation and technology-related legal issues.  
• Support the continued development, implementation and monitoring of   Heimstaden Bostad’s Privacy Governance Framework.  
• Provide legal advice on a broad range of GDPR/data protection and privacy matters, including roles and responsibilities, lawful basis, transparency, data subject rights, retention and deletion, personal data breaches, supplier processing, intra-group data sharing and international data transfers.  
• Draft and maintain internal GDPR/data protection governing documentation, including employee training. 
• Conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), risk assessments and transfer impact assessments (TIAs).  
• Advise on GDPR compliance and technology-related legal matters in relation to shared services, systems, applications, infrastructure and digital resources. 
• Review and structure data processing, data sharing and outsourcing arrangements. 
• Advise on AI Act implementation and other emerging digital regulations. 

We are looking for someone who:  

• Holds a master’s degree in law.  
• Has at least 5 years of relevant experience advising on GDPR, privacy/personvern and data protection law, gained from reputable law firm, an international company, or another complex organisation.  
• Has solid knowledge of the GDPR and practical experience applying privacy requirements in a business context.  
• Has an interest in AI regulation, digitalisation and emerging technology law.  
• Can translate complex legal requirements into practical, commercial advice.  
• Works in a structured and proactive way, with sound judgement and high professional integrity.  
• Builds trusted relationships across functions and seniority levels.  
• Communicates clearly and confidently in English, both verbally and in writing. 

We particularly value that you:  

• Are trustworthy, and demonstrates high personal integrity.  
• Thrive at the intersection of legal and commercial, with an eye for strategy and operations.  
• Can create structure and momentum in complex processes.  
• Balance attention to detail with a broader perspective.  
• Are motivated by anchoring an important function across the organisation.  
• Works well collaboratively as well as independently.  

What we can offer :  

• We offer a central role with broad responsibilities and significant exposure across the organisation. 
• You will have the opportunity to influence the further development of the governance and compliance area in a company with high ambitions, complex challenges, and an international outlook. 
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation and excellence. 
• Competitive compensation and benefits package. 

•  
• Join Us  
• We review applications and invite relevant candidates for interviews on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.
• We conduct background checks as part of our recruitment process. If you have any questions regarding this, you are welcome to contact us!
• At Heimstaden, we value diversity and believe that different perspectives create better decisions and a stronger work environment.