Legal Counsel

Scania is a world-leading provider of sustainable transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, and a broad range of services. With 58,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we are driving the shift toward a sustainable transport system in close collaboration with partners and customers. Our culture is built on continuous improvement, openness, and respect for the individual. We value diversity and inclusion, here you are welcome as you are and supported to grow into your future. 

About the role

We are looking for a committed and collaborative Legal Counsel to join Scania’s global legal team. Within Group Legal Affairs, a team of ten skilled lawyers and two assistants supporting the whole organization, you will be one of two counsels supporting Scania’s procurement function. 

Scania’s procurement function, comprising around 700 purchasing managers worldwide, manages the acquisition of products and services for all global units, with central operations based in Södertälje. In this role, you will be a key contact to the procurement leadership while collaborating closely with colleagues in Group Legal & Compliance across Scania and within the wider TRATON Group. Based primarily at Scania’s headquarters in Södertälje, you will be part of a dynamic and truly international environment. 

Key responsibilities

You will provide strategic and operational support across a diverse and complex business area.

 

Your responsibilities will include: 

•    Coordinating legal support for Scania’s procurement function.
•    Working closely with the procurement function to integrate legal considerations into decision-making and processes and align priorities with business needs. 
•    Driving innovation in legal service delivery by exploring and applying new methods and tools, including AI. 
•    Advising on overarching legal matters, including strategy, process development, and proactive risk management. 
•    Providing hands-on legal support in all procurement-related legal areas, particularly contract and commercial law. 
•    Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts, term sheets, and formal communications with counterparties. 
•    Managing disputes and handling matters related to supplier insolvency and bankruptcies. 

•    Coordinating and supervising external counsel. 
•    Designing and delivering legal training sessions for procurement managers. 

•    Developing, updating, and maintaining contract templates, handbooks, and other legal guidance.  

Who we are looking for

You have: 

•    A Swedish law degree (or equivalent) and 7+ years of relevant legal experience from a reputable law firm and/or in-house role.
•    Experience in supporting procurement or supply chain operations within a multinational company. 
•    Extensive experience in commercial contract law and commercial negotiations. 
•    Additional expertise in other areas relevant to the procurement function, such as IP, IT, transport, construction, or insolvency law is an advantage. 
•    Experience with digitalization and innovation of legal service delivery is meritorious. 
•    Fluency in Swedish and English is required; proficiency in German is an advantage. 

We believe you are a curious and unpretentious team player who inspires and motivates others. You combine legal expertise with commercial acumen, enabling you to align legal strategies with business objectives. You are structured, adaptable, and pragmatic, with strong organizational and communication skills. Integrity and sound judgment are hallmarks of your professional approach. 

What we offer

At Scania, people are our greatest strength. As part of our team, you will join a collaborative and forward-thinking legal department with global reach and real impact.

We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where diverse perspectives are valued and collaboration is key. Sustainable working hours that support a healthy work-life balance, along with hybrid and flexible work options. We offer continuous professional development—from training and conferences to career opportunities. Our compensation package includes salary, bonus potential, pension, and time-bank policy. Wellness benefits, or access to Scania’s exclusive health and fitness facilities, as well as generous vacation and parental leave policies. 

Join us in shaping the future of mobility where innovation, sustainability, and legal excellence go hand in hand.

Application

Your application should include a CV and any relevant certificates. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity in our recruitment processes.

Apply as soon as possible, no later than 2025-11-09. Screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. Logical and personality tests may be used as part of the selection process, and a background check may be required for this role.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact: 
Talent Acquisition Specialist Katarina Stylander, katarina.stylander@scania.com 

We look forward to your application!

Nothing is more important than our people. With a company culture that’s based on shared and inclusive core values. We have a supportive community, where everyone has opportunities to grow and succeed.