General Counsel to Kjell & Company

Kjell & Company is Sweden’s leading specialty retailer in consumer electronics, connectivity, and smart home solutions. With 140+ stores across the Nordics and a strong e-commerce presence, we help millions of customers navigate an increasingly connected world.

We are entering a new chapter of strategic development, strengthening our governance, maturing our legal frameworks, and building a more scalable and future‑proof organisation. As part of this journey, we are looking for a General Counsel to take a pivotal role in enabling our continued growth and transformation.

Assignment

As General Counsel, you will act as a trusted senior advisor and business partner across the entire Kjell Group. You will play a critical role in enabling growth, improving governance, and protecting the long‑term interests of the company through pragmatic, high‑quality legal guidance.

You will report to the CFO and be responsible for leading and managing our Data Protection Counsel, working closely with senior management and key stakeholders. In this role, you provide legal direction on strategic initiatives, commercial decisions, and corporate governance matters—while ensuring a thoughtful balance between business value and legal risk.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Act as a senior legal advisor to management on strategic matters including partnerships, governance, market expansion, and new business models.

Proactively identify legal risks and opportunities and provide clear, pragmatic guidance to the business.

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and corporate agreements aligned with company objectives.

Own and develop the Group’s governance framework, policies, and internal decision-making structures.

Advise on corporate structure, intercompany matters, and general corporate law.

Manage intellectual property matters such as trademarks and brand protection.

Act as the primary legal point of contact, collaborating closely with Finance, Operations,