Avdelning: Legal

Are you structured, communicative and with a passion for privacy-related issues? At Tele2 Sweden, Sweden’s second largest telecom operator, we are looking for Data Protection Officer (DPO)/Privacy Legal Counsel to join us on our journey to enable a society of unlimited possibilities.

About The Job

As Data Protection Officer/Privacy Legal Counsel at Tele2 Sverige AB, you will have a central and relatively independent role with the opportunity to work closely with the entire organization, both at strategic and operational level. Organizationally, you belong to Tele2 Corporate Affairs and report to the Head of Legal.

Key tasks:

• Develop and maintain our framework for managing personal data.
• Provide strategic privacy guidance and advice on personal data-related issues, including advising on data protection impact assessments, audits, incident response planning, policy and procedure development and training.
• Monitor compliance with relevant legislation by conducting regular audits and risk analyses within the framework of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant legislation.
• Create and implement training within the framework of GDPR and other relevant legislation and monitor changes to such regulations.
• Act as a contact person between Tele2 Sweden and relevant authorities (e.g. IMY and PTS).
• Partner closely with functions and leadership across Tele2 to identify and resolve data privacy issues at the outset of new projects and business initiatives.

Who are you?

To fit in this role, we believe that you are energetic and with the ability to influence and motivate at all levels within the organization and externally. You have an ability to pursue and take a position on data protection-related issues both independently and in cooperation with colleagues. We also hope that you have a positive attitude to everyday challenges and opportunities and that you are willing to learn and develop. You have a high morale and integrity, strong analytical and organizational skills and stress tolerance with the ability to prioritize.

To succeed in this role, you should have the following qualifications:

• At least 5 years’ relevant work experience and a relevant academic degree, preferably in law.
• Solid knowledge of the GDPR and relevant legal and regulatory challenges in the data privacy area and preferably also in the telecom sector.
• Experience in the field of information security is a plus.
• It is desirable, but not required, that you have an understanding of processes related to telecom networks, IT and overall business operations in telecom or from another complex technical and organisational landscape.
• Experience in leading workshops.
• Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing.

Why Tele2

• We believe in fostering a creative and flexible work environment. You will be part of a culture where teamwork and inclusion are leading the way forward, a place where you bring your whole self to work as the unique person you are. We are committed to building a company that values diversity in all its forms.

• Every employee is important for the company’s success and you will always have an impact through your work with opportunities for growth and development through internal paths.
• At Tele2, we work hard to our commitment to lead in sustainability, which has made us the number one climate leader in Europe and we keep reaching new goals as we are bound to shift to a circular economy.

How to apply

Tele2 is cooperating with Sharp Recruitment & Consultants on this recruitment. For questions regarding Tele2 and/or the position, please contact Ron Cohen on +4673 518 51 88 or ron.cohen@sharprecruitment.se.