Head of Legal

Location: StockholmThe Head of Legal – is responsible for leading all legal affairs, regulatory compliance, licensing, and governance matters across GSM – Xanh SM’s operations in the the country. This role acts as a strategic legal partner to the Board of Management and regional leadership, ensuring legal soundness, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and sustainable business growth in a highly regulated mobility and ride-hailing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesRegulatory Compliance & GovernanceInterpret, draft, review, and evaluate local regulations, laws, policies, internal rules, and governance documents applicable to GSM’s business.Ensure full compliance with country regulatory frameworks, including but not limited to transportation, mobility services, labor law, data protection (GDPR), competition law, ESG, and consumer protection.Design, maintain, and monitor legal compliance checklists.Contract & Legal Documentation ManagementOversee the drafting, negotiation, and review of commercial contracts, partnerships, vendor agreements, and operational legal documents.Ensure all contracts align with company strategy, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements.Legal Operations & Internal Capability BuildingLead and develop the Legal team, setting clear standards, workflows, and performance expectations.Update legal documents and conduct legal training / awareness programs for employees to enhance legal compliance and risk awareness across the organization.Act as the central point of contact with external law firms, regulators, and authorities.Risk Management & Market MonitoringContinuously monitor regulatory changes and legal developments in the country that may impact GSM’s operations.Assess legal risks related to new business models, products, or market expansion and provide mitigation strategies.RequirementsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law8+ years of legal experience, with at least 2 years in a senior leadership roleStrong experience in local regulatory environments, preferably within mobility, transportation, ride-hailing, logistics, energy, or tech-enabled service industries.Solid expertise in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and risk management.Proven ability to operate at Board and executive level, with strong business acumen and strategic mindset.We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Given the high volume of applications, we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates. We value your understanding and patience in this process. Thank you for your interest and cooperation.