
Stegra · Stockholm
Studies show that women and underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Stegra, we’re building an impact-driven, sust...
Studies show that women and underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Stegra, we’re
building an impact-driven, sustainable company - and we need a diverse, inclusive team to make it happen.
If you share our passion but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for
this role, or another as we grow.
At Stegra, we’re not just building a plant, we’re proving that sustainable industry is possible. And to do that, we need people
like you.
Join a team where safety comes first. Where we support each other, learn as we go, and make space for everyone to grow and
contribute. This is your chance to be part of something big - while being closer to nature and leading a balanced, purposeful
life.
Stegra is seeking a Commercial Legal Counsel to join our Legal team and play a key role in supporting one of Europe's most
ambitious industrial transformation projects. Reporting to the Lead Counsel Corporate Commercial & Construction, you will work
closely with commercial and operational teams across the business, providing pragmatic legal advice that enables growth, manages
risk, and supports critical business decisions.
This is an opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys being close to the business and taking ownership of complex
transactions. You will be trusted to lead contract negotiations, advise stakeholders across multiple functions, and contribute to
the development of scalable legal processes in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
As Stegra continues to grow, the role offers significant exposure to a broad range of commercial matters, close collaboration with
senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to help shape how legal support is delivered within a rapidly expanding international
organization.
As a fast-growing company with cross-over functions between teams, the scope of this role will evolve, however, core
contracts.
execution.
We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:
initial drafting, negotiations, and final execution.
similarly asset-intensive sector.
relevant to vendor and customer contracting.
We value people who take initiative, build trust, and contribute to a collaborative workplace. You are curious, open to
challenging established approaches, and treat others with respect. You are proactive, adaptable, results-driven, and able to
prioritize and work independently with full ownership of your responsibilities.
Benefits at Stegra
At Stegra, you’ll join a company where your work has real impact on the climate, the industry, and future generations. We’re
building a culture rooted in safety, trust, and inclusion, where people feel supported to grow and thrive.
You’ll receive fair, competitive compensation aligned with collective agreements, along with benefits like up to 30 days of paid
vacation, occupational pension, parental benefits, and insurance. If you need support with relocation or immigration, our
relocation department will help guide you through the process, whether it’s permits, housing or other practical matters. You can
also enjoy perks like subsidized gym memberships and bike leases, plus the everyday benefits of life closer to nature.
Read more about Benefits at Stegra here.
Stegra is on a mission to change the global steel industry by producing green hydrogen, iron, and steel - with the goal of
eliminating CO₂ emissions. Instead of coal, we use green hydrogen and fossil-free electricity, meaning our primary emissions will
be water and heat.
By 2030, our ambition is to produce 5 million tonnes of green steel annually in our fully integrated, digitized, and sustainable
plant in Boden, Northern Sweden - currently under construction. But this is just the beginning. Our expertise in green hydrogen
will enable us to decarbonize industries beyond steel, paving the way for a cleaner future.
Our Stockholm Office
Our modern Stockholm office is located on Norra Stationsgatan, close to Karolinska University Hospital in central Stockholm. Here,
you’ll find a bright, collaborative workspace where cross-functional teams connect, share ideas, and drive progress. Whether
you're visiting regularly or working hybrid, you'll be part of a vibrant office culture with easy access to the city’s energy and
amenities.
JOIN US TO SHAPE THE FUTURE! Teamtailor is a global Employer Branding and ATS SaaS platform used by over 13,000 companies, 250,000 users, and available in 90 countries worldwide. 🌍 Working at Teamtailor means being part of a dynamic, fast-paced tech company that values impact and responsibility. Our workplace fosters an environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully to the growth of the company. 🎉🥳 Building a diverse team with a wide range of experiences, skills, and backgrounds has always been central to Teamtailor’s mission, and it remains a strength today. We welcome all individuals who share our vision and are committed to contributing to our collective success. Join us in helping companies and people communicate in more meaningful ways to make life-changing decisions together.👫 We are now looking for a Legal Counsel to join our team in Stockholm KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Contributing to our business goals by providing the business with proactive, clear, and relevant legal advice. * Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various types of agreements including SaaS, supplier/vendor, partnership, reseller, data processing and DORA agreements, including providing public procurement RFP support. * Managing the impact of GDPR, EU AI Act and other European and global regulatory frameworks, including impact on product features. * Researching into specific legal topics, for example multi-national regulatory regimes. * Monitoring updates in legislation or directives that may be relevant to our business * Establishing efficient and high-quality workflows (for KM and AI use) based on business needs. WHO ARE YOU? * Qualified lawyer with +3 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in-house or at a technology-focused firm/department. * Fluent in Swedish and English, bonus if you speak French (or other third language). * Eager to learn, researching and compiling information about legal topics. * Able to prioritise a high volume of parallel tasks, ranging from detailed to strategic, without losing quality or composure under commercial pressure. * Able to switch between detailed focus and business overview. * Clear, direct communicator who can explain complex legal issues clearly and relevantly across different parts of the organization (Sales, Marketing, CSM, Product etc). * A true team player, happy pull your weight in a small and supportive team, without constant supervision. WHAT WE OFFER: * Putting your legal skills to practical, impacting use with real responsibility from day one, spanning contract negotiations across 20+ jurisdictions, AI Act and data privacy work that directly shapes how the product is sold globally. * Being part of a close knit, highly appreciated and amazing legal team with real legal ownership. * Professional growth in a fast-growing environment. If this opportunity excites you, we look forward to receiving your application!
GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. *Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab. AN OVERVIEW OF THIS ROLE As Legal Counsel, Commercial, you’ll help GitLab move faster by making commercial contracting clear, consistent, and scalable. Reporting to the Director, Legal, Commercial, you’ll partner with internal stakeholders and external counterparties to negotiate and review complex agreements, assess legal risk, and translate regional legal requirements into practical templates, policies, and processes. You’ll be a trusted advisor to teams across GitLab, helping them reach business goals while protecting GitLab’s interests, and you’ll contribute to the growth of the commercial legal function through mentorship, playbooks, and training. In your first year, you’ll take ownership of strategic contracting workstreams, strengthen how we manage risk in high-priority transactions (including technology and artificial intelligence-related agreements), and improve the systems and documentation that support efficient deal execution. This role also supports GitLab’s Public Sector go-to-market strategy. You’ll advise on federal, state, local, and education (SLED) transactions, applying fluency in government procurement frameworks, compliance requirements, and data handling obligations to help GitLab close and structure public sector deals efficiently and in compliance with applicable law. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Negotiate, draft, and review complex commercial and technology agreements, including partnership, services, consulting, marketing, licensing, data privacy, and artificial intelligence related contracts. * Independently manage strategic and high-priority matters tied to large-value and material transactions, partnering directly with internal stakeholders and external parties. * Advise Sales and cross-functional GitLab teams on contract structure, risk allocation, and practical negotiation strategies that support business goals while protecting GitLab’s interests. * Perform risk analysis on contractual documents and recommend mitigation options, including escalation paths and alternative terms. * Benchmark, develop, and maintain contract templates, playbooks, policies, and supporting documentation, incorporating regional legal requirements and feedback from stakeholders. * Monitor legal and regulatory changes, assess impact on GitLab’s contracting practices, and propose clear, actionable updates to templates and processes. * Create and deliver training for contract managers and Sales team members to improve contracting consistency and day-to-day decision-making. * Support the Public Sector sales team on federal, SLED, and government-adjacent transactions, including negotiation of agreements subject to FAR/DFARS requirements, GSA Schedule terms, and agency-specific flow-down clauses. * Advise on FedRAMP-related contracting obligations, including data sovereignty commitments, government-specific data handling requirements, and authorized use restrictions applicable to GitLab’s compliant product offerings. * Draft and maintain public sector contract templates, playbooks, and order form language that address government procurement requirements, including FedRAMP authorization conditions, SLED-specific terms, and applicable regulatory flow-downs. * Partner with Sales, Security, and Compliance teams to assess and communicate the contractual implications of government certification and authorization programs, and ensure contract terms accurately reflect GitLab’s authorized configurations and service boundaries. WHAT YOU’LL BRING * J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state. * Experience at a major law firm and/or in-house legal department (focus on commercial and technology transactions preferred). * Experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial and technology agreements, including software, SaaS, services, consulting, marketing, licensing, partnerships, data privacy, and artificial intelligence-related terms. * Ability to independently manage high volume, strategic and high-priority matters and drive agreements to closure with internal stakeholders and external partners. * Knowledge of regional legal requirements and comfort partnering with outside counsel to inform contract terms, templates, and policy enforcement. * Practical risk-spotting and risk mitigation skills, with the ability to provide clear, business-focused guidance that protects GitLab’s interests. * Experience improving or building templates, playbooks, processes, and documentation to support consistent contracting outcomes across teams. * Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to influence and serve as a trusted advisor to sales and cross-functional leadership. * Ability to create and deliver training for sales team members. * Comfort working in a remote, globally distributed environment across time zones, with a willingness to learn GitLab and its products (including using GitLab in your work). * Working knowledge of federal government procurement frameworks, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), with experience applying or negotiating flow-down clauses in commercial technology contracts. * Familiarity with GSA Schedule contracting mechanics, including ordering procedures, pricing requirements, and compliance obligations applicable to software and SaaS vendors. * Understanding of SLED procurement rules and the ways in which state, local, and education contracts differ structurally and legally from standard commercial agreements. * Experience advising on or negotiating FedRAMP-related contractual obligations, including authorized use restrictions, data handling and sovereignty commitments, and agency-specific security requirements. * Comfort with data sovereignty concepts as applied in government contracting contexts, including restrictions on data residency, processing, and access applicable to cloud services sold to government customers. ABOUT THE TEAM The Commercial Legal team partners with the Sales organization and other cross-functional stakeholders across GitLab to support how we sell and deliver our products and services. You’ll join our globally distributed team that works asynchronously and closely with internal clients, customers, and outside counsel to review, draft, and negotiate complex commercial and technology agreements, improve templates and playbooks, and provide practical guidance that helps teams move quickly while managing risk. Our focus includes scaling consistent contracting processes across regions, keeping pace with evolving legal requirements (including data privacy and artificial intelligence-related terms), and strengthening enablement through clear documentation and training. For more on how we work, see the Team Handbook Page. HOW GITLAB WILL SUPPORT YOU * Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being * Flexible Paid Time Off * Team Member Resource Groups * Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Growth and Development Fund * Parental leave * Home office support Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application. The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of the United States only. This range is intended to reflect the role's base salary rate in locations throughout the US. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, alignment with market data, and geographic location. The base salary range does not include any bonuses, equity, or benefits. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary. United States Salary Range $115,000—$162,000 USD HOW GITLAB SUPPORTS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES * Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being * Flexible Paid Time Off * Team Member Resource Groups * Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Growth and Development Fund * Parental Leave Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process. Privacy Policy: Please review our Recruitment Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us. GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also GitLab’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.
GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. *Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab. AN OVERVIEW OF THIS ROLE As Senior Commercial Counsel in APJ, you’ll help GitLab grow across Asia-Pacific and Japan by bringing legal clarity to complex commercial deals. Reporting to the Director, Legal, Commercial, you’ll work closely with regional Sales and cross-functional partners to negotiate sophisticated agreements, manage cross-border legal questions, and turn varied local requirements into practical deal strategies. This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to shape how GitLab transacts across a diverse region while protecting the business and helping teams move with confidence. In your first year, you’ll take ownership of key APJ contracting workstreams, strengthen how we handle region-specific legal risk, and improve the templates and processes that support consistent deal execution across APJ. You’ll also help guide work involving data privacy and AI-related terms across multiple jurisdictions, including Japan. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Negotiate complex commercial and technology agreements across APJ markets, including SaaS, software, partnership, services, consulting, marketing, licensing, data privacy, and AI-related contracts. * Manage strategic and high-priority transactions across multiple jurisdictions, balancing legal risk with business needs. * Partner with regional Sales leadership, internal stakeholders, and external counterparties to move deals forward with clear legal guidance. * Navigate country-specific contracting norms, approval paths, and drafting requirements across APJ markets, including Japan. * Advise on cross-border transaction structures and coordinate with outside counsel when local legal support is needed. * Assess contractual risk and provide practical recommendations, including escalation paths and alternative terms. * Develop and maintain APJ-focused templates, playbooks, policies, and supporting documentation to improve consistency in contracting. * Train contract managers and regional Sales team members on contracting practices, legal developments, and day-to-day decision-making across the region. WHAT YOU’LL BRING * Qualified to practice law through a J.D. or equivalent legal credential, with active bar membership or a license in a relevant jurisdiction. * Experienced in commercial and technology transactions across APJ markets within a law firm, in-house legal team, or both. * Skilled at negotiating complex agreements across multiple APJ jurisdictions, with familiarity with Japan contracting practices. * Comfortable handling cross-border transactions that involve different legal systems and coordination with outside counsel. * Able to identify legal risk, explain tradeoffs clearly, and provide business-focused guidance in varied regulatory environments. * Experienced in improving or creating contract templates, playbooks, and processes that support consistent execution across teams and markets. * Effective at building trusted relationships with Sales and cross-functional partners in a remote, globally distributed environment. * Open to bringing transferable experience and language skills relevant to APJ markets; working proficiency in an APJ language such as Japanese is helpful but not required. ABOUT THE TEAM The Commercial Legal team supports GitLab’s go-to-market work by helping teams structure, negotiate, and close contracts in a way that protects the business and supports durable growth. In this role, you’ll work with regional and cross-functional partners in an all-remote environment, collaborating asynchronously across time zones on complex commercial issues that often span multiple jurisdictions. The team is focused on improving consistency in contracting, managing evolving legal risk, and building practical guidance that helps GitLab operate effectively across diverse markets, including the APJ region. Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application. HOW GITLAB SUPPORTS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES * Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being * Flexible Paid Time Off * Team Member Resource Groups * Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Growth and Development Fund * Parental Leave Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process. Privacy Policy: Please review our Recruitment Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us. GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also GitLab’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.