We are seeking a dynamic and experienced lawyer to join Verisure's management team in Norway to report directly to the Managing Director and be an important and integral part of the Country Leadership team. In the role, you will lead a team of two people and be part of the Nordic Cluster Legal Team of 18 colleagues.

As Head of Legal at Verisure you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth while aligning our operations with regulatory requirements and handling risk management. It is a broad leadership role covering the full spectrum of a fast growing, innovative and dynamic B2C product and services company.

This is also an opportunity to join Verisure`s global team of over 100 lawyers and professionals working in legal, compliance, privacy, IP, AI and government and regulatory affairs team, across the geographies. Verisure are well-integrated, working closely together to leverage each other’s experience, to develop best practices, and to deliver best-in-class legal partnership with all business units.

Legal Leaders at Verisure are seen as business enablers. Their mission is to deliver value through innovative and leading-edge legal thinking, impactful regulatory advocacy, and leadership in protecting the reputation and building trust with customers and key stakeholders for sustainable business growth. You will be at the forefront of legal strategy in a company that is constantly evolving—offering cutting-edge products and services in a dynamic market.

Verisure fosters a positive and dynamic work environment, where motivated, engaged, and skilled colleagues collaborate to drive success. You will find exciting opportunities for both professional and personal growth, supported by a culture that values development and innovation.

Verisure offers competitive terms, along with a flexible workday. The office is conveniently located near Skøyen Station, ensuring easy accessibility.

Responsibilities

Given the central role of the Legal department and the numerous legal areas Verisures business touches, the role is an opportunity to drive business success by providing expert legal guidance and act as a strategic business partner to deliver pragmatic, commercial, and actionable legal solutions.

Comprehensive Legal Advisory

• Consumer Protection & Go to Market regulations: Provide expertise on Go to Market regulations to advise the business on marketing, advertising and sales materials, initiatives and processes, as well as collaborations in this area with third parties, covering consumer protection and marketing regulation, and service specific regulation.
• Commercial Contracting: Work closely with the business teams on contracts with customers, suppliers, partnerships, franchisees, and sales partners. Provide support and business advice to further develop strong franchisee partnerships.
• Risk management: Lead the ERM process and identify local risks together with lead compliance counsel and HR.
• Legal compliance: With support from team members, ensure full compliance within key legal compliance areas, including competition, consumer protection, data privacy and AI.
• Governmental and Regulatory Affairs: when needed manage relationships with regulatory bodies and contribute to industry regulation evolution. Together with Head of Operations, further our partnering with police and other emergency response agencies to further strengthen our alarm response services. Keep abreast of key regulatory and legal trends to anticipate impacts on the business with regulatory monitoring.

Strategic Business Partner

• Provide pragmatic and commercial legal guidance to shape business strategies and plans through strategic legal advice. As a business enabler, provide concrete solutions that can be implemented within the company.
• Open-mindedness for a 360° legal approach to innovations & new projects.

Who You Are

We are looking for an ambitious and forward-thinking legal professional who wants to make a real difference—both as a strategic advisor and as a key enabler of business growth. This role is an excellent opportunity for a commercially oriented legal leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and enjoys working close to the business.

You bring a strong legal foundation, a proactive mindset, and a collaborative approach. You know how to translate complex legal matters into actionable, business-smart solutions—and you have the confidence and clarity to engage stakeholders at all levels. 

To succeed, you are..

• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.
• Commercially minded and solution-oriented.
• A confident communicator who builds trust across functions.
• Comfortable navigating complexity and leading through change.
• Passionate about legal excellence with a clear business focus.

Experiences and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in law or equivalent experience.
• Relevant legal experience in Norway, typically gained through a 5+ years of experience commercial law firm or in-house.
• Experience combining law firm and in-house experience is highly valued.
• Experience as a legal generalist providing comprehensive legal support in fast-paced, growing B2C environments.
• Strong understanding of legal issues in a B2C environment and ability to navigate complex legal challenges, balancing risk management with business agility in a fast-moving commercial setting.
• Strong legal drafting skills, recognized for clarity and precision.
• Hands-on mindset, with the ability to manage projects through to execution.
• Proficiency in Norwegian and English, both written and spoken.
• Comfort working in a dynamic, international environment.

Strong fit with Verisure DNA

Passionate in Everything We Do: Our people bring a contagious energy and a sense of urgency that is unmistakable. We create a vision and inspire others around that vision with full engagement and focus. We are all-in, and we love what we do.

Committed to Making a Difference: We are courageous, we deliver what we promise through hard work and resilience. We make a difference, through operating with discipline and doing what is needed. We are handson, and we aren’t afraid to get into the detail. We deliver results and we execute with excellence.

Always Innovating: Our people make the impossible possible; it’s a continuous state of mind. We are purposedriven, curious and we challenge the status quo. We believe good ideas travel, we share and reapply. We take smart risks, and we are not afraid to fail. We believe innovation can be big or small.

Winning as a Team: We are determined to become number 1, and to do that we need to listen to one another, collaborate and work together. We play our part, fueled by a winning attitude and a fighting spirit. We celebrate our successes. We play to our strengths and our diversity to deliver even better outcomes, while developing and supporting one another. We believe that together we go further, and that nothing is
impossible.

With Trust & Responsibility: Our people take responsibility for the people we protect. We are accountable and reliable. We role model operating with integrity. We trust and empower one another to do the right thing, always. We deliver on our promise through world-class expertise and meticulous know-how. And, we do this with humility while being honoured to play such an important role in society.

Strong fit with Verisure RISE Leadership Model

Role Model Responsible Owner: Acting as a long-term owner, always putting the customer first, thinking and acting big and being accountable and responsible.

Inspire Outstanding Performance: Motivating others for high performance, prioritising and making decisions with an analytical approach and executing with excellence.

Strengthen and grow a high-performance, diverse organisation: Building high-performance and diverse teams, enhancing a learning culture by setting continuously higher standards. 

Empower and lead with courage, integrity, and purpose: Inspiring our people, honouring our mission and purpose by leading with confidence, positive energy and genuine empathy and humility.

Diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging at Verisure

At Verisure, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, recognising that diversity of thought and background only makes our teams stronger and more innovative. We reject all forms of discrimination and bias, and we believe in access to opportunities for everyone, regardless of gender, age, disability status, race, sexual orientation, or any other status.

Verisure is collaborating with Hammer & Hanborg for this recruitment process. 

If you have any questions regarding the position or the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to:

Trine Larsen: trine.larsen@hammerhanborg.com

Celina Bålerud: celina.balerud@hammerhanborg.com

Or call us at +47 22 44 33 00.


We treat all inquiries with strict confidentiality, including towards our client Verisure, if requested.

Application deadline: April 30.

We look forward to receiving your application.

About Hammer & Hanborg

For over 30 years, Hammer & Hanborg has been helping businesses and organizations strengthen their human capital through the recruitment of executives, managers, and specialists, as well as providing consultants for projects, temporary roles, and interim positions. We are a long-term partner for companies looking to secure the right talent to drive lasting results.

In 2022, Hammer & Hanborg became part of the Jurek Group, further enhancing our capabilities and expanding our expertise. With offices in Oslo, Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Öresund, we support hundreds of clients annually in finding the best-suited candidates for both permanent and temporary positions. Our clients range from startups to well-established companies and international corporations—some are market challengers, while others are industry leaders. The common denominator? The need for the right expertise.

Our professionalism – your security

Hammer & Hanborg is approved by the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority and certified by NHO as a Revised Employer, reflecting our commitment to high quality and professionalism. As recognized advisors for both public and private entities, we have assisted the Norwegian Government and the Digitalisation Agency on employment-related matters. We are experts in the Future of Work, having published a book on the topic and conducting studies based on the latest research and market expectations.

Learn more at hammerhanborg.no