Legal Counsel M&A

Global Solutions is a growing business unit in our Global Technologies division with 4 000 employees around the world. We are looking for a Legal Counsel M&A to strengthen our in-house Legal and M&A team. This is a great opportunity to work closely with our Head of M&A and our General Counsel, supporting complex international transactions and acting as a trusted legal partner to the business. 

As Legal Counsel M&A, you will be a key member of our Legal Department, reporting to the General Counsel of Global Solutions and working closely with our Head of M&A. Your focus will be to support the division’s M&A activities from start to finish, including legal due diligence, drafting and negotiation of agreements, deal closings, and post-merger integration. You will also contribute to corporate legal and governance matters and help shape policies and training that strengthen compliance and mitigate risk. This is a hands-on role where you will be part of a small, dynamic, and highly collaborative in-house team. You will get exposure to a wide variety of international transactions and the chance to make a real impact on the success of our business.

Your work will include:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on M&A-related contracts such as LOIs, SPAs, clean team agreements, put/call arrangements, and earn-outs.

• Coordinate and liaise with the M&A team, business stakeholders, and external counsel throughout all deal stages – from pipeline to closing and integration.

• Provide legal advice on compliance, data protection, competition law, anti-corruption, IP, and other areas relevant to transactions.

• Support the development of divisional legal policies, procedures, and training programs to improve efficiency and reduce legal risk.

• Monitor and advise on legal developments affecting the division’s markets and operations.

• Contribute to a consistent legal strategy across the division and support corporate governance matters.

We believe you have:

• A Master of Laws (LL.M.) or equivalent, with bar admission (or equivalent).

• 5+ years’ relevant experience, ideally a combination of top-tier law firm training and in-house counsel experience at a global company.

• Proven track record with cross-border M&A transactions, including due diligence, contract drafting, and negotiation.

• Excellent legal drafting skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, actionable advice.

• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.

• A collaborative and proactive mindset – comfortable taking initiative and guiding the business.

• Fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus.

As a person, you are prestige-free, collaborative, and resilient. You enjoy the action and complexity of deal work but thrive equally on being a supportive team member. You know when to take the lead in negotiations – and when to step back.

In joining us, you will get:

• A chance to work on high-profile international M&A deals in a truly global organization.

• Exposure to a diverse team of professionals across legal, M&A, finance, and business functions.

• A role with real impact, combining hands-on legal craftsmanship with strategic business involvement.

• A collaborative and down-to-earth culture, where you will work closely with experienced colleagues and contribute to a strong team spirit.

• Hybrid working model with flexibility, while encouraging presence at our Stockholm office for effective teamwork.

If this sounds like your next career move, we look forward to hearing from you. Submit your application, and reach out to michael.wettergren@assaabloy.com if you have questions.