Legal Counsel — Energy Regulation & Sustainability
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Position Overview
Location:
Stockholm, Sweden 
Compensation:
kr52,000 - kr70,000/year
Position:
Mid
Type:
Job
Remote:
Hybrid
Posted:
Deadline:
May 19, 2026
Job Description
Vattenfall is seeking a Legal Counsel for its Group Legal — Energy Markets team at Evenemangsgatan 13 in Solna, Stockholm. You will advise on Swedish and EU energy regulation, renewable energy projects, and sustainability compliance as Vattenfall drives the Nordic energy transition toward fossil-free living within one generation.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on ellagen (Electricity Act) compliance and Energimarknadsinspektionen (Ei — Energy Markets Inspectorate) regulatory engagement
- Handle environmental permits under miljöbalken (Environmental Code) for wind, hydro, and nuclear facilities
- Draft and negotiate power purchase agreements (PPAs) and energy trading agreements
- Advise on EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), EU Taxonomy Regulation, and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) compliance
Requirements
- Swedish juristexamen; 3-6 years PQE in energy, environmental, or regulatory law
- Knowledge of ellagen, miljöbalken, and EU energy/climate regulation
- Experience with renewable energy projects or energy trading preferred
- Fluent in Swedish and English
Responsibilities
Ellagen compliance; Environmental permits (miljöbalken); PPAs; EU ETS/Taxonomy/CSRD
Requirements
Juristexamen; 3-6 years energy/environmental PQE; Ellagen/miljöbalken; EU ETS knowledge
Perks & Benefits
Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning
Compensation
kr52,000 - kr70,000/year
Practice Area
General Legal
Position
Mid
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Vattenfall Hiring Team
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
