General Legal Counsel (M&A) to Safe Life AB

General Legal Counsel (M&A) to Safe Life AB

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge as an in-house General Legal Counsel, with an exceptional career opportunity in the Medtech industry?

Safe Life is a leading group of companies specializing in Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and first aid services. We are driven by an unwavering commitment to make a meaningful difference. Our mission is not only to create value but also to establish a lasting legacy where every life-saving device deployed contributes to a safer world. By partnering with visionary entrepreneurs and management teams, we ignite their full potential and aim to have a profound impact on society, ensuring a secure and safer future for all. The group currently has a pro forma revenue of more than 2 billion SEK

Welcome to Safe Life.

www.safelife.se

The Position

As General Legal Counsel at Safe Life, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the legal interests of the group as it continues its growth journey within the medical device distribution sector. You will provide strategic legal advice and support across various geographies, covering both organic and M&A-related business initiatives. Your work will ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations while promoting effective risk management. You will serve as the company’s legal advisor, guiding the organization on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, and more. The General Legal Counsel will join the executive team and be based at our headquarters in Stockholm.

What we offer

Safe Life operates within a young and rapidly expanding industry that barely existed 10–15 years ago. This role offers the opportunity to be part of the professionalization of life-saving technology and services within a growing industry. You will be part of shaping and developing both the company and the industry. As Safe Life is in a fast-paced expansion phase, you will have the chance to play a key role in developing and communicating Safe Life’s culture and values, both internally and in relation to newly acquired companies. You will serve as a cultural ambassador, promoting what makes Safe Life’s culture unique and fostering collaboration within the company and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

Safe Life are on an acquisition-driven growth journey (i.e., the main focus will be on M&A, with less emphasis on other legal work

Mergers & Acquisitions: Provide legal support for M&A transactions, including conducting due diligence, structuring deals, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents. Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors to ensure successful M&A transactions. Support post-transaction integration and related legal matters.
Policy Development & Compliance Oversight: Assist in developing and implementing internal policies and procedures (e.g., group Code of Conduct) to ensure compliance with laws and ethical business practices.
Data Privacy Management: Oversee data privacy compliance and serve as the group’s Data Protection Officer, ensuring compliance with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Develop and implement policies and procedures, and provide guidance on data handling, breach response, and privacy impact assessments.
Intellectual Property: Manage the company’s global intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Work with external counsel on licensing agreements, technology transfers, and IP-related contracts.
Corporate Governance: Advise on corporate governance issues, including board resolutions (mainly M&A and financing-related), corporate filings, shareholder communications, and compliance with corporate policies. Manage the shareholder ledger and ensure accurate record-keeping.
Legal Research: Stay updated on relevant legal developments in the medical device industry (e.g., MDR), and conduct legal research as necessary to support business decisions.
Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks and collaborate with the business to develop strategies for mitigating those risks and minimizing liability.
Ad-hoc Legal Advice & Support: Provide timely and practical legal advice on a variety of corporate matters, including commercial contracts, corporate governance, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

Education: Degree from a distinguished law school.
Experience: Minimum seven (7) years of relevant legal experience, preferably with a legal advisory firm (Senior Associate level), including specific experience in international M&A processes and in-house legal & compliance settings.

Skills:

Strong knowledge of corporate law, contracts, compliance, M&A processes, intellectual property rights, and data privacy regulations.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across various organizational levels.
Strong business acumen and understanding of business operations.
Fluency in English is required.

You are a solution-oriented, creative, and unpretentious leader—someone who facilitates and enables progress. We are looking for a reliable, business-oriented ”doer” who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about driving change and impact.

For More Information

In this recruitment, Safe Life is collaborating with Sharp Recruitment & Consultants. For more information about the company and the position, please contact Ron Cohen at +46 735 18 51 88 or via email at [email protected]. Please note that we are conducting interviews on an ongoing basis. Don’t hesitate to reach out for further details.

We look forward to receiving your application!