Compliance Lead

A complex regulatory landscape makes it essential to have solid infrastructure in place for ethical, compliant business decisions. Would like to join us this exciting journey and to shape the legal & compliance function into a strategic and future-ready business enabler?

So you could be our new…

Compliance Lead

Industrial Region Europe & Africa

This role will be key in upholding a solid and risk-based approach to ethics and compliance across the business area, by ensuring decision-making processes, business partner reviews and contracts effectively integrate compliance aspects. You will also oversee major compliance issues, handle whistleblower investigations, and train and advise senior stakeholders across the organization.

What you can expect in this role:

• Help build an infrastructure for assessing and managing risk across the business, based on existing policies and frameworks;
• Advise in important compliance matters and handle whistle-blower investigations;
• Follow geopolitics and educate business leaders about compliance aspects including anti-trust, international trade, anti-corruption & data privacy;  
• Implement processes for assessing compliance in the context of business decisions and business partner reviews.

Main requirements:

• At least 7 years working experience from a reputable law firm and/or as an in-house counsel in an international industrial company.
• Experience of export control, anti-trust, anti-corruption and / or international trade laws and also commercial agreements.
• Ability to handle matters of international nature on your own.
• Willingness to handle responsibilities, identify areas of improvement and lead change.
• Integrity and ability to advice senior management, and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Solid organization and time management skills.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

At SKF we are committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF

What we offer:

• An experienced and collaborative legal team, closely integrated into the business.
• An international workplace that offers room for both professional and personal growth
• A chance to shape progress and contribute in meaningful ways.

Some additional information 

This position will be located in Gothenburg, Sweden. On local contract.

You will report to the Director Quality, EHS & Legal, Industrial Region Europe & Africa, who is located Gothenburg, Sweden. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Simona Collino (simona.collino@skf.com) or Lidia Zawistowska (lidia.zawistowska@skf.com), Talent Acquisiton Europe & Africa.  Please note that we can't accept applications via email, due to GDPR.

At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us!

Is this you?  
If the answer is yes, submit your application no later than September, 22 2026.  

We will screen candidates continuously throughout the application period, so make sure to submit your application as soon as possible.