At the Swedish Work Environment Authority, we work together so that no one becomes ill, injured, or dies from work. That's why we help employers meet the requirements that exist and inform about how work environment efforts become a natural part of everyday life. Based on the Work Environment Act, we develop regulations, inspect workplaces, and spread knowledge about work environment issues. Our mission is serious, but our daily work is characterized by job satisfaction and we are considerate and helpful colleagues.
About the Unit
The Regulatory Legal Unit is part of the Regulation Department. Together, we provide comprehensive legal support for the entire organization, which includes general administrative law, public access and confidentiality, data protection, digitalization and IT law, procurement, contracts and agreements, and damages. A large part of our work focuses on regulatory law, where we develop regulations and general guidance within the work environment field together with other units in the Regulation Department. The unit contributes to the development of the authority through, among other things, governing and supporting documents and by implementing new legislation. We conduct training for our colleagues at the authority and contribute to developing processes. Together we work toward unified and legally secure operations.
Your New Position
You will become an important part of the Regulatory Legal Unit, which currently consists of 12 knowledgeable and engaged legal counselors and a unit manager. You will work with internal legal advice and support with a focus on regulatory work, EU law, and administrative law. You will also respond to consultations and participate in projects. The role also includes conducting training and information initiatives on legal matters and contributing to increasing internal knowledge.
You will participate in working groups and various internal collaboration forums where you contribute your legal expertise. The role involves close collaboration with other professionals besides lawyers, as well as contact with external stakeholders. You will also collaborate with lawyers within the inspection operations. The Swedish Work Environment Authority is a knowledge organization, and therefore your tasks will vary greatly.
Your Background
The role requires that you have:
- A law degree (juristexamen or jur.kand.)
- At least 3 years of current experience with qualified legal work
- Knowledge of EU law
- Very strong ability to express yourself in speech and writing in both Swedish and English
It is meriting if you have:
- Notarial service experience
- Good knowledge of administrative law
- Experience working with regulations
As a person, we believe you will thrive in this role if you see opportunities in change, have a solution-oriented approach, and show confidence in your ability to handle challenges. You also work hard to achieve both set goals and develop in your role, and you share expertise within the group to achieve the best results for the organization as a whole. Furthermore, you act on your own initiative and have the ability to use your knowledge and experience in a flexible way.
In the selection process, we will place great emphasis on your personal qualities.
Employment with us may involve the position being placed in a security class. Security vetting with or without record checking may therefore be conducted before a decision on employment is made. For some of our work tasks in security class, Swedish citizenship is required. Security vetting is conducted according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585).
What We Offer You
The Swedish Work Environment Authority is a secure employer and an authority that is constantly changing with the society we operate in. We are proud to use our knowledge and trust in our important societal mission. Together, we create an inclusive culture that encompasses heart, courage, and mind. With us, all of you become an important part of something greater.
The employment is a permanent position, full-time, and is currently located at our office in Solna. We practice individual salary determination and a six-month probationary period. We strive for all employees to have a sustainable work environment and a balance between work and leisure. Therefore, we have flexible working hours or apply trust-based working hours and offer the possibility of remote work where operations permit.
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How We Recruit
We use competency-based recruitment, both to ensure quality in the recruitment process and to prevent discrimination. We therefore ask you to attach only a CV and answer a few questions instead of a cover letter when you submit your application. Since we work on a competency basis, we also use work psychological tests in this recruitment. Interviews will be held from week 36.
For us, it is important that the recruitment process is mutual. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Union representatives are Adam Jansson for Saco, Marianne Martin for ST, and Jenny Bengtsson for Seko. All can be reached via the Swedish Work Environment Authority switchboard: 010-730 90 00.
Do you want to work with us so that no one becomes ill, injured, or dies from work? We welcome your application by August 18, 2026! The recruitment partner and recruiting manager will return to duty on August 17 and will then be available to answer questions about the position. The recruitment is handled by the Swedish Work Environment Authority's recruitment function, so we ask that you refrain from sales calls from recruitment firms or ad sales representatives.At the Swedish Work Environment Authority, we work together so that no one becomes ill, injured, or dies from work. That's why we help employers meet the requirements that exist and inform about how work environment efforts become a natural part of everyday life. Based on the Work Environment Act, we develop regulations, inspect workplaces, and spread knowledge about work environment issues. Our mission is serious, but our daily work is characterized by job satisfaction and we are considerate and helpful colleagues.
About the Unit
The Regulatory Legal Unit is part of the Regulation…