Group General Counsel

Sector Alarm is one of Europe’s leading providers of security solutions, with a proven track record of strong growth and continued expansion into both new and existing markets. We are seeking a business-oriented Group General Counsel with a strong strategic orientation.

This is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing all legal and compliance matters across the Group, ensuring robust governance, risk management, and regulatory adherence in a dynamic, international environment. The ideal candidate will provide hands-on advice and actively drive and support the company’s strategic ambitions.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage the Group Legal and Compliance function for all legal and compliance matters across the Group, with one direct-report group legal resource, while collaborating with and supporting internal legal counsels and/or Finance Directors in the jurisdictions we operate.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to executives and managers on a broad range of legal areas, including but not limited to contract law, M&A, technology and privacy laws (GDPR), marketing and consumer protection, risk and compliance, and other corporate and business matters.
• Support adherence to relevant laws and regulations, including EU/EEA regulations, across all markets where we operate.
• Participate in, and contribute to, tender processes, contract negotiations and vendor management towards suppliers, partners and consultants, in close collaboration with our Group Procurement Director.
• Lead, coordinate, instruct and review the use of external legal counsel, both domestic and international.
• Prepare, attend and represent the company in relevant court hearings and in litigation processes.
• Monitor and report key risks to the management and the Board of Directors, and deliver training on key legal aspects, including compliance and corporate governance.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of experience as a legal professional
• Master of Law degree with strong academic results
• Commercial mindset with strong analytical skills and sound business judgement
• Strong ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization, driving alignment and delivering practical solutions
• Interest and ability to navigate and ensure compliance in the EU regulatory landscape and provide related hands-on business-oriented advice
• Fluent in written and spoken English is a must

Personal Attributes:

• Business-oriented and proactive
• Independent and self-motivated
• Forward-thinking and able to provide concrete advice
• Adaptable to business needs with strong work ethics

Why join Sector Alarm?

Sector Alarm is fast-growing and one of Europe’s leading safety providers. Today, we are over 3,700 employees operating in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy and Portugal. Since 2019, Sector Alarm has been partly owned by KKR, a U.S. based global investment firm. Our focus on hiring the right people has enabled us to offer customers state-of-the-art security solutions and gain strong market positions in the countries where we operate. To learn more about us visit www.sectoralarm.com.

We can offer a workday with a variety of engaging and diverse tasks, enabling personal growth while at the same time providing a predictable workload. The position reports to the Group CFO and is based at our headquarters in Oslo.

We will recruit on a rolling basis, so please apply if you think this is the position in the next chapter of your career! Note that applications must be submitted in English. We value potential and encourage applications from candidates who may not fulfill every requirement listed in the job description.

For questions about the recruitment process you can contact Group HR Projects Partner, Salwa Akmoum, +47 477 69 372 / Salwa.akmoum@sectoralarm.com

 For questions about the position, you can contact our current Group General Counsel, Kristin Hungnes, +47 958 01 368 / Kristin.hungnes@sectoralarm.com

Last day to apply: January 4th 2026