Do you want to work with complex and socially important activities? Do you want to contribute to Sweden's crisis preparedness and civil defense by creating legally sound solutions in strategically important matters?
The Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen) is now seeking a jurist with several years of experience in qualified contracts, preferably within the preparedness sector.
With us, you will work at the center of events – where law, crisis preparedness and civil defense meet.
About the position
We are looking to strengthen our team with a skilled and ambitious jurist with experience in drafting contracts in an administrative law context.
The role involves working with strategic and complex matters related to crisis preparedness and civil defense. Primarily focused on supply chain preparedness. You will work both operatively and strategically, with responsibility for both individual legal matters and development of relevant legal areas.
Typical tasks include:
Drafting, negotiating and revising, for example, framework agreements and other complex contracts with Swedish and international partners
Providing legal support on matters concerning society's crisis preparedness and civil defense, primarily related to supply chain preparedness
Collaborating with the agency's procurement unit when procurement and business contracts become relevant
Supporting the agency in negotiations with external stakeholders
Contributing to strategic development of legal areas within crisis preparedness and civil defense, particularly regarding supply chain preparedness
Conducting environmental monitoring and identifying the need for legal measures as new assignments and changed threat assessments emerge
The work is multidisciplinary and several different legal areas are often involved in the same assignment.
The role also involves close collaboration with operations within the agency's department for crisis preparedness and civil defense and is part of the National Board of Health and Welfare's long-term work to develop legal support in this area.
About you
To succeed in this role, you need to be analytical, solution-oriented and have a very strong ability to translate law into practically implementable solutions.
You have high integrity, excellent collaboration skills and thrive in complex environments with a fast pace and significant societal value.
We are looking for someone who has:
Law degree (jur.kand. or equivalent)
Several years of experience in qualified legal work
Very good knowledge of contract law
Good understanding of public procurement
Experience independently writing and negotiating qualified contracts with external parties in Swedish and English
Very strong ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English
It is particularly meritorious if you have:
Experience from a law firm or agency in complex contract negotiations
Experience with state aid law matters
Experience with matters related to crisis preparedness and civil defense including supply chain preparedness
Knowledge of and experience with the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act and the Security Protection Act
We place great emphasis on your personal qualities.
Good to know
The position is a permanent employment starting with a six-month probationary period. Your job title will be Jurist and your placement is in the Legal Department at the National Board of Health and Welfare's office at Västerbroplan in Stockholm. In spring 2027, we will move to new premises in Solna Strand.
The position is classified as a security position and a security clearance with background check will be conducted before an employment decision is made. Swedish citizenship is required for this position.
When you apply, you will answer a number of selection questions related to the job profile in the ad. Your answers are used as part of the selection process and may determine whether you move forward in the recruitment process or not. It is therefore important that you answer as thoroughly and clearly as possible. We do not use personal letters in the selection process; you should only attach your CV.
If you have questions about the position, contact Department Head Pär Ödman [email protected]. For questions regarding the recruitment process, contact Personnel Specialist through our recruitment mailbox [email protected]. During the vacation period weeks 29–31, we have limited staffing and therefore our response may be delayed.
Trade union representative for SACO-S is Isabelle Ålander, mailto:[email protected]. Trade union representative for ST/OFR is Anders Nordlund, mailto:[email protected]. All can be reached at telephone number 075-247 30 00.
Do you have a protected identity? Contact the designated Personnel Specialist above.
Welcome to submit your application by 2026-08-19.Do you want to work with complex and socially important activities? Do you want to contribute to Sweden's crisis preparedness and civil defense by creating legally sound solutions in strategically important matters?
The Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen) is now seeking a jurist with several years of experience in qualified contracts, preferably within the preparedness sector.
With us, you will work at the center of events – where law, crisis preparedness and civil defense meet.
About the position
We are looking to strengthen our team with a skilled and ambitious…