Senior Legal Counsel Join Assessio and shape the legal foundation of a fast-growing AI-powered HR Tech company transforming how organizations recruit, develop, and unlock human potential. Join us About Assessio At Assessio, we believe in a future with Zero Talent Waste- where people thrive in roles aligned with their strengths and potential. We are one of the leading HR Tech companies in the Nordics, transforming into a scalable, AI-powered people data platform serving organizations across Europe. By combining 70+ years of scientific heritage with modern technology and intuitive product experiences, we help companies make smarter decisions in recruitment and talent development. Today, we are 200+ colleagues across Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Germany, Estonia, France, Romania and the Netherlands - and we continue to grow internationally. Now, we’re looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to help shape the legal foundation of a fast-growing SaaS company operating at the intersection of technology and people data. About the role As Senior Legal Counsel at Assessio, you will be a key business partner supporting commercial growth, product innovation, and strategic decision-making across the organization. You will work closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, Customer Success, and leadership teams, helping the business navigate complex legal and regulatory questions in a pragmatic and commercially driven way. This is a broad in-house role with significant exposure and impact, where legal is viewed as an enabler, not a blocker. Main Responsibilities Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, DPAs, enterprise customer contracts, and partner agreements Support Sales and Customer Success in complex customer negotiations and strategic deals Develop scalable contract frameworks, templates, and negotiation guidelines to support international growth Advise on GDPR, AI-related regulation, data protection, and SaaS-related legal matters Partner with Product and Engineering on product development, AI features, privacy-by-design, and data usage Identify legal risks and provide clear, business-oriented recommendations Support tenders, procurement processes, and cross-functional legal matters across the business Collaborate with external legal parties and support strategic initiatives when needed Who are you? At Assessio, we believe potential and mindset matter just as much as experience. We’re looking for someone who combines strong legal expertise with curiosity, business understanding, and a collaborative mindset. You enjoy working close to the business, building trusted relationships, and helping teams move forward with clarity and confidence. You are pragmatic, solution-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced international environment. To succeed in this role, we believe you have: A Master of Laws (LL.M) or equivalent Around 5+ years of experience within commercial and technology law Experience from a SaaS, tech, or other international growth environment Strong experience negotiating commercial and enterprise agreements Solid understanding of GDPR and digital regulation A commercial mindset and strong stakeholder management skills Excellent English skills, written and spoken Nice-to-have Experience supporting go-to-market or commercial organizations Knowledge of AI-related regulation and intellectual property in a technology context Experience from scale-ups or international companies Additional Nordic or European language skills Why join Assessio? This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven and international HR Tech company during an exciting growth journey. You’ll work close to decision-makers, influence how legal supports a scaling SaaS business, and play an important role in enabling future growth across Europe. We offer a collaborative culture, high degree of ownership, flexible ways of working, and the opportunity to make real impact together with talented colleagues across multiple markets. A fair and data-driven recruitment process We practice what we preach. That’s why our recruitment process includes short assessments focused on personality, cognitive ability, and motivation. This helps us ensure a fair, unbiased, and data-driven selection process based on potential. You can find more information about the process on our Career Site. We look forward to hearing from you! If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Emma Engebretzen at [email protected]. Department HR Locations Stockholm Remote status Hybrid About Assessio Group We are one of the largest Talent Assessment suppliers in the Nordics as well as in the Netherlands. As a SaaS company, we provide our services through internally developed SaaS platforms. We are 200 dedicated co-workers who share our vision of Zero Talent Waste . We strive to contribute to an effective and fair labor market where everyone is assessed based on equal, relevant terms. Where potential is valued and organizations find the talent they need. Our platforms and products assist our clients to make effective, fair, and transparent people decisions in recruitment and Talent Management processes. Founded in 1954 Co-workers 230 Turnover 340MSEK