Head of Corporate Legal HQ - SKF Automotive Business

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. Our products can be found literally everywhere in society. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world.

In September of 2024, SKF announced the separation of its Automotive business, with the objective to build two world-leading businesses. The role you are applying for will be a part of the new organization created from the Automotive business. This means you will have the opportunity to be a part of shaping a new business aimed at meeting the needs of the transforming global automotive market.    

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Head of Corporate Legal HQ – SKF Automotive Business

We are seeking a business minded senior lawyer to build up and manage our Corporate legal operations at our Headquarter in Gothenburg. In this newly shaped role, you will have the unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of SKF’s Automotive Business. You will play a crucial part in shaping our new legal department, which mission is to contribute to the business's success. The ideal candidate will possess a keen interest in driving efficiencies and utilizing legal technology to enhance the legal function.

In collaboration with the General Counsel, you will have the chance to establish a function that meets the standards of a listed company on Nasdaq Stockholm and to provide legal guidance across various pertinent areas, including commercial and corporate matters, governance, finance law, capital market law, brand protection, licensing arrangements, and M&A. You will be instrumental in supporting and driving our strategies, addressing complex legal matters, and contributing to our separate listing on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Corporate legal operations at the headquarters in Gothenburg 
• Drive efficiencies and leverage legal technology to enhance the legal function.
• Offer comprehensive legal guidance across multiple domains such as commercial and corporate law, governance, financial regulations, capital markets, brand safeguarding, licensing agreements, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Support and execute strategies addressing complex legal matters.
• Contribute to the separate listing on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Qualifications:

• Master of Laws (LL.M) or equivalent legal degree from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial law, practicing both at a law firm and within a multinational company. Experience in corporate governance is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability in managing complex legal matters and providing strategic legal advice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated interest in legal technology and driving efficiencies within the legal function.
• Proficiency in business English and Swedish, including both written and verbal communication

You will enjoy working here if you

• Proven ability to proactively solve complicated problems in a creative/constructive and self-driven way, which require careful analysis and considerable legal and commercial, as well as decision-making skills.
• Highly focused on continuous improvements and proven ability to drive change. 
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Team member with the ability to lead, coach and engage others.
• Advanced business acumen, as well as entrepreneurial mindset.
• High level of accountability, resilience and commitment.
• Maintaining advanced network across organizational boundaries.

SKF is 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 

Additional information
This position is located at SKF Automotive’s headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. You will report to our General Counsel, Pernilla Heidenvall, who is located in Gothenburg. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Stina Scheller, Recruitment Expert Automotive EMEA, by email stina.scheller@skf.com.

Is this you?
If you are interested and meet the above requirements, please submit your application with your CV in English, no later than May 4th, 2025. Please note that we can't accept applications via email.