Senior Legal Counsel - Volvo Group Digital Technology & Operations
Göteborg, SE, 417 55
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
At Volvo Group Digital Technology & Operations we drive the digital transformation of the Volvo Group, manage the Group’s overall IT strategies and plan and have the end-to-end responsibility for all development, delivery, support of digital solutions and services for the Volvo Group. We work at the forefront of connectivity by collecting and analyzing data from over 1 700 000 customer vehicles and machines. Our solutions enable our customers to improve efficiency by leveraging vehicle data.
Role description
We are looking for a Legal Counsel who combines expertise in digital regulation with a passion for innovation. Someone who not only advises the business on legal risks and opportunities, but also helps transform how legal services are delivered across the Volvo Group. You will work in close co-operation with the technical and business organizations. You will report to the Head of Legal & Compliance Digital Technology & Operations.
Key Responsibilities
You will play a central role in shaping Volvo Group's approach to digital transformation and emerging digital regulations. As a trusted advisor to senior business and technology leaders, you will help the organization navigate a rapidly evolving legal landscape covering data, cybersecurity, AI, intellectual property and digital services.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Acting as a subject matter expert on strategic digital, technology and data-related legislation.
- Advising on legal and compliance risks and opportunities connected to digital products, connected services, AI solutions and data-driven business models.
- Providing legal guidance on data privacy, cybersecurity, open-source software, IP and other technology-related matters.
- Designing and implementing practical legal frameworks, playbooks, templates and governance models.
- Driving innovation within the legal function by leveraging legal technology, automation, AI and modern ways of working.
- Educating and influencing stakeholders across the organization through training, thought leadership and strategic advice.
- Drafting, negotiating and leading complex technology, software, cloud, data and commercial agreements.
- Collaborating closely with colleagues across Legal & Compliance and contributing to the continued development of a strong, collaborative and high-performing legal team.
Competence Profile & Qualification
We believe you have a law degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience from a leading law firm, a multinational company or a combination of both.
You have substantial experience advising businesses operating at the intersection of technology, data and commercial innovation. You combine strong legal judgment with a genuine interest in understanding technology, business models and operational realities.
You are curious about technology and understand how AI, data-driven business models, automation and digital platforms are changing industries. You actively explore how technology can improve legal processes, enhance decision-making and create scalable ways of supporting the business.
To succeed in this role, you are:
- A strategic thinker who can translate complex legal requirements into practical business solutions.
- Comfortable engaging with senior executives, engineers, architects and product teams alike.
- Curious about emerging technologies and how they create both opportunities and risks.
- An influential communicator who builds credibility through expertise, pragmatism and collaboration.
- Passionate about improving and modernizing the delivery of legal services through technology, automation and process excellence.
- Motivated by shaping the future rather than maintaining the status quo.
- A collaborative team player who enjoys working across functions, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues.
Why Join Us?
This role offers a unique opportunity to operate at the center of Volvo Group's digital transformation. You will work on cutting-edge questions involving connected vehicles, data-driven services, artificial intelligence and global digital platforms. You will join a highly engaged and supportive team of legal professionals who value expertise, collaboration and an enjoyable working environment. We believe the best results are achieved when talented people work together, learn from one another and have fun along the way.
You will not only help shape how Volvo Group navigates the evolving regulatory landscape, but also influence how legal services are delivered within one of the world's leading industrial companies. If you are excited about combining deep legal expertise with technology, innovation and transformation, we would like to hear from you.
Last application date: September 14, 2026.
Start: November 1, 2026 or as soon as possible
Preferred location: Gothenburg, Sweden
For further information please contact: Bobi Mitrovic, SVP Head of Legal & Compliance Digital Technology & Operations, bobi.mitrovic@volvo.com.
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Volvo Group Digital Technology & Operations (DTO) is a new division established to integrate the capabilities of VG Digital & IT and VG Connected Solutions to accelerate the digital transformation in Volvo Group. The organizational set up is structured around domains, digital products with functions for digital excellence to deliver outstanding customer experience.
Joining the new DTO division means being part of a fast-moving digital product-oriented organization where teams truly own what they build from idea to delivery. In DTO, we work in agile, cross-functional teams, mastering the latest technology, and creating outstanding digital experiences that make a real difference for our colleagues and Volvo Group customers around the world. We put people first and build our culture on trust, passion, customer success, change, and performance. If you want to grow, collaborate across functions and entities, and help shape the future of digital products within Volvo Group, DTO is a great place to be.