SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL (Solna, SE)

SAS • SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL (Solna, SE) • 1w ago

Legal Counsel – Commercial Law Focus

SAS has proudly served as the leading airline in Scandinavia for 80 years, connecting the region to the world through an extensive network of destinations across Europe, the USA, and Asia. As a member of SkyTeam, our partnerships also open doors to countless destinations worldwide. At SAS, you'll join a team of dedicated colleagues from diverse roles and backgrounds, working together to shape the future of aviation.
Are you ready to take on a key role in providing legal expertise across a dynamic international organization? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your advice drives business success? If so, the Legal Counsel – Commercial Law Focus position at SAS could be the perfect fit for you!

Your Role
As a Legal Counsel at SAS, you will provide timely, accurate, and business-oriented legal assessments and advice across the SAS Group. Your primary focus will be on handling commercial agreements with suppliers, agents, and partners. In addition to contract law, your work may include advising on IT law, regulatory matters, marketing law, passenger and consumer rights, data protection issues, and providing internal training.
The department also handles competition law, leasing and finance law, and corporate law. This is an international role involving close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external advisors.

Challenges you will work on

• Drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Advising business stakeholders on legal matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Supporting projects and initiatives across multiple areas of law, including IT, regulatory, and consumer rights.
• Providing internal training and guidance on legal compliance.
• Collaborating with external advisors and internal teams to ensure high-quality legal support.

The Team

You will join the SAS Legal Department, consisting of legal counsels in Sweden and Denmark. We are a positive and collegial team that values engagement, participation, and collaboration to achieve results.

To be successful, we believe you have

• Swedish law degree.
• Minimum five years of qualified legal experience from a company and/or law firm.
• Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple complex issues in parallel and take ownership of matters end-to-end.
• Strong business-oriented and pragmatic mindset while maintaining integrity.
• Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.
• Service-oriented attitude, initiative, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Why SAS

At SAS, we offer a varied and rewarding job in an exciting industry, along with benefits such as:
• Travel Perks: Discounted travel opportunities worldwide.
• Work Environment: Newly renovated office in Frösundavik with restaurant, café, and access to outdoor activities.
• Health & Wellness: Access to health and wellness benefits.
• Convenient Commute: Non-stop bus service to Solna station, parking options, and cycle paths.

Our Culture at SAS
At SAS, we are dedicated to caring for each other, delighting our travelers, and driving the transformation towards sustainable aviation. As a future colleague on our team, you’ll join a culture where we work collaboratively towards common goals, recognize each other's contributions, and celebrate successes. Our focus is on safe, sustainable, and punctual execution, and we are committed to protecting our planet while transforming SAS for the future. This is an empowering workplace where you can thrive, grow, and take ownership of your work. Join us at SAS and be part of shaping the future of aviation! 

Additional information

• Deadline for application: 08/02/2026. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as interviews are conducted continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Note that we are not able to handle any applications that are sent by email, due to GDPR regulations. 

• Position: Fulltime (100%)

• This position is based in Frösundavik, Solna (Stockholm), and you will be expected to work onsite. Remote work may also be an option, depending on the agreement made with your manager. 

• A background check will be conducted at the final stage of this recruitment process, as this role is security classified. If you are aware of any specific matters that may come up during this background check, we kindly ask you to be transparent about them during the recruitment process. 

If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Sophie von Gegerfelt Lindgren, Vice President Legal Department, by email at sophie.vongegerfeltlindgren@sas.se. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Fredrik Jangendal by email at fredrik.jangendal@sas.se.

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