Group Legal Counsel, Data Privacy

Posted 15 Days Ago
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Stockholm, SWE
In-Office
Senior level
Gaming • Software
The Role
Own Stillfront’s global data privacy program, including GDPR compliance, policies, DPIAs, records of processing, data processing agreements, cross-border transfers, and incident response. Partner with the external DPO, train studio privacy leads, negotiate commercial agreements, manage outside counsel, monitor GDPR and AI regulation, and advise senior stakeholders on legal risks and progress.
Summary Generated by Built In

This role owns Stillfront's data privacy work end to end, with real scope to shape how it's run and where it goes next. It's a genuinely global mandate too, not a Swedish role with a global label attached: your remit covers every studio and function we have, wherever they sit. You'll be based in Stockholm, working alongside colleagues in Sweden, Germany, India and the UAE, with regular contact across studios, functions and advisors worldwide. You'll report to the Group General Counsel.

You'll work closely with our external Data Protection Officer on the formal DPO function. The substance underneath it, strategy, policies, assessments, and the judgment calls that come up most weeks, is yours. On top of that you'll advise on commercial and studio agreements, and instruct and manage outside counsel when we need them for disputes.

YOUR MISSION
  • Run Stillfront's approach to data privacy: one consistent, risk-based programme across a group of studios that each operate fairly independently

  • Own GDPR and data protection work end-to-end, policies, DPIAs, RoPA, data processing agreements, cross-border transfers and incident response, across studios on three continents

  • Work with our external DPO to keep governance solid and statutory obligations covered, while you run the programme day to day

  • Train and support the privacy leads embedded in our studios, so good decisions get made locally without everything having to run through you

  • Advise on and negotiate commercial and studio agreements, from first draft through to signature

  • Instruct and manage outside counsel on disputes and specialist matters, and hold them to the standard we expect

  • Keep on top of GDPR, AI regulation and everything in between, turn it into guidance people can use, and report on progress and risk to senior stakeholders

YOUR BACKSTORY
  • Minimum 5 years PQE, from a Swedish law firm and/or an in-house legal team, with real ownership of data privacy matters

  • A track record of developing or scaling a privacy function, not just keeping one ticking over

  • Solid working knowledge of GDPR and data protection principles, plus real commercial contract

    experience

  • Experience instructing and managing outside counsel on disputes or complex matters

  • Comfort making decisions with minimal oversight, and the confidence to hold your position when

    things are ambiguous

  • Comfortable working in a changing environment, where priorities and structures can shift, and able to adjust without losing focus

  • A pragmatic, outgoing style: you turn legal requirements into guidance non-lawyers can follow, and

    you're comfortable with stakeholders at every level, across cultures and time zones

  • Native-level Swedish and fluent, professional English

  • Appetite for a fast-paced, international environment; a background in gaming, tech or another digital industry helps

WHY JOIN US?

It's a small, senior legal team, and the kind of colleagues you learn from just by sitting near them. The work is genuinely international, in the same week you might be advising a studio in Hamburg, a function in Stockholm, and a partner in APAC. It's demanding, but it's fun too.

  • Real autonomy: you decide where privacy at Stillfront goes next, not the other way around

  • Direct exposure to Group leadership and studios worldwide, work that reaches products played by tens of millions of people

  • An international, genuinely mixed team, with colleagues worth knowing

Stillfront is a global gaming company. We develop a wide range of digital games that attract millions of players each month. From well-established franchises like Supremacy, BIG, and Jawaker to niche games, we span multiple genres, including strategy, simulation, RPG, action, and casual and mash-up games.

We believe gaming can be a force for good, and we want to create a gaming universe that is digital, affordable, equal, and sustainable. To achieve this, we focus on developing games that are all about having a rewarding hobby, a great social experience, or a strategic challenge.

Stillfront was founded in 2010, and since then, we’ve grown rapidly. Our professionals thrive in an organization that embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship, and we’re proud to connect and empower game teams around the world.

Our HQ is in Stockholm, Sweden, but our game development is done by teams and studios all over the world. Our main markets are the US, Japan, MENA, Germany, and the UK. We’re proud that our company shares are listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm Mid Cap.

Skills Required

  • Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience
  • Experience at a Swedish law firm and/or in-house legal team
  • Demonstrated ownership of data privacy matters
  • Experience developing or scaling a privacy function
  • Solid working knowledge of GDPR and data protection principles
  • Experience with commercial contracts
  • Experience instructing and managing outside counsel on disputes or complex matters
  • Native-level Swedish
  • Fluent professional English
  • Experience in gaming, technology, or another digital industry
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The Company
1,168 Employees
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

Stillfront Group is a global gaming company that develops a broad portfolio of digital games for diverse audiences worldwide. Its games span established franchises and smaller titles across multiple genres, are produced by teams and studios around the world, and attract millions of players. The company is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and its shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

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