Country Head of Legal to Verisure Norway
Candidate Brief
Introduction
This document provides general information about Verisure and the position of Country Head of Legal. Its purpose is to give you insight into the role and an overview of the recruitment process.
Please note that the information provided here is intended as a summary and may be subject to changes or updates.
About Hammer & Hanborg's Role
Hammer & Hanborg is supporting Verisure in the recruitment of their new Country Head of Legal. We are assisting in the process and working closely with Verisure to ensure a smooth and professional experience for both the candidates we approach and our client.
With over 30 years of experience in executive search and recruitment, Hammer & Hanborg is a trusted partner to leading organizations across the Nordics. As part of the Jurek Group, we work with a wide range of clients—from startups to public institutions and global corporations—to identify and engage top talent.
For any questions related to this recruitment, please contact the responsible consultant at Hammer & Hanborg.
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About Verisure
About Verisure:
Verisure has a resilient and scalable business model built on subscription revenue and strong, long-term customer relationships. With one of the lowest customer attrition rates in the industry (only 7.4%), the company enjoys high loyalty and solid, sustainable profitability.
It combines this stability with a strong culture of innovation, driven by modern AI-enabled technology and a proven track record of growing average revenue per user (ARPU) and successful upselling strategies.
What truly sets Verisure apart is its people – a highly experienced team, united by strong values and a shared vision, committed to building meaningful and long-term careers. The role is strategically positioned in a growing organisation with clear direction and ambition.
Verisure is Europe’s leading provider of professionally monitored security solutions, delivering 24/7 response services to ensure the safety and peace of mind of its customers. With more than 35 years of industry expertise, the company safeguards over 5 million customers worldwide and is well on its way to becoming the world’s largest provider of home security services.
Norway represents one of the company’s most significant and fastest-growing markets, with a team of over 350 dedicated employees and a robust network of franchise partners. Verisure Norway has experienced strong momentum in recent years and is now entering an exciting new phase of its strategic transformation.
Verisure fosters a dynamic and forward-thinking culture, where innovation, ambition, and growth are at the heart of everything the company does. The legal function reflects this spirit, comprising more than 100 legal and compliance professionals across multiple regions, collaborating closely in a well-integrated international network.
The company operates as part of a Nordic legal cluster characterized by close cross-border cooperation. It is also a young and vibrant organization, with an average employee age of just 29, contributing to its energetic and innovative work environment.
About the role
As Head of Legal at Verisure Norway, you will take on a central and influential role in a dynamic, consumer-oriented company with strong growth ambitions. You will work closely with senior leadership, providing strategic legal guidance while actively shaping the legal function and contributing to business-critical initiatives.
This is a unique opportunity to combine legal expertise with commercial impact—and to be part of a trusted brand known for innovation, quality, and a clear purpose.
Your Key Responsibilities
Strategic Legal Advisor
Act as a key advisor to the leadership team, HR, and business units
Provide commercially driven legal guidance
Cover areas such as consumer protection, marketing and advertising law, contract law, and GDPR (with focus on B2C)
Manage commercial contracts and franchise agreements
Support the organization in legal risk management
Risk Management & Compliance
Lead initiatives to identify and reduce legal and operational risks
Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations (e.g., data protection, competition law, AI-related regulations)
Collaborate closely with the compliance and HR teams
Regulatory and External Relations
Represent Verisure in regulatory and industry forums
Act as liaison with authorities and external stakeholders
Advocate for the company’s interests in regulatory matters
Legal Team Leadership
Lead and develop a skilled legal team of two in Norway
Collaborate with the wider Nordic legal cluster
Promote a culture of knowledge sharing and best practices
Your Mandate
You will be responsible for ensuring legal compliance, managing legal risk, and supporting sustainable growth in Verisure Norway. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will also play a key role in executing strategic initiatives.
Key Collaborations
Managing Director, Verisure Norway
HR Country Team – with focus on compliance and risk
Business Units and Leadership – for legal advice and solutions
Verisure Nordic Legal Cluster – for knowledge sharing
Regulatory Authorities – for collaboration and advocacy
External Law Firms – for specialist legal support
Industry Organizations – for representation and influence
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Ensure company-wide legal and regulatory compliance
Provide clear and timely legal advice to stakeholders
Lead risk mitigation efforts and processes
Contribute to innovative legal solutions for new business areas
Represent Verisure effectively in external negotiations and dialogues
Is This You?
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.
Who 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
Your Background
Minimum 7–8 years of relevant legal experience
Solid track record in working with B2C companies or high-growth, customer-focused environments
Broad legal expertise, including strong knowledge of GDPR, consumer protection, competition law, and risk management
Demonstrated experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
Familiarity with subscription-based services, franchising, digital marketing, and customer-facing business models is an advantage
Proven ability to operate as a trusted legal partner in cross-functional teams
Leadership or mentoring experience is an advantage, but not a requirement
The Team You’ll Lead
You will lead and elevate a capable and growing legal team in Norway, currently consisting of two professionals—one focused on privacy and one with broader experience. You will also collaborate with a strong legal community across the Nordic region.
What It Takes to Succeed
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the pace and complexity of a growth company. You’ll need to balance legal precision with commercial agility, and be ready to step into a strategic leadership role while staying connected to day-to-day operations.
Success in this role means:
Enabling smart, sustainable business decisions
Proactively managing legal risk and regulatory compliance
Building strong relationships across the business
Elevating legal operations through leadership and innovation
Contributing to Verisure’s continued growth journey in Norway
About the Process
Outreach and Initial Dialogue
Based on the jointly developed role and competence profile, we actively identify and reach out to individuals whose background and experience align with the requirements. If you are receiving this document, it is because we believe your profile could be a strong match for this opportunity.
Our aim in this initial dialogue is to explore your potential interest and provide you with insight into the role and the organization—so that both you and Verisure can assess whether this is a mutual fit worth exploring further.
initial Interview
In the initial interview, you will meet with our recruitment consultant to discuss the role and assess your qualifications and motivation. We will explore your formal education, your professional achievements, your current role, and what is important to you in a future position.
Maintaining Dialogue
If both you and we wish to proceed, we will present you to our client. Your CV will be submitted along with our assessment of the interview and why we believe you are a strong candidate for the position.
Preparing for Interview with Verisure
and feel confident going in.
We'll walk you through what to expect, help you highlight the most relevant strengths for the role, and suggest smart, insightful questions you can ask to stand out and learn more about the company. Our goal is to give you the best possible chance to shine.
Interviews
Verisure will now continue the process, and you will have the opportunity to meet several key stakeholders. These meetings are designed to support a mutual evaluation—ensuring that the role aligns well with your ambitions and experience, while also allowing Verisure to assess how your profile fits their current needs.
Thank you for your time and engagement.
If you have any questions regarding the position or the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to Trine Larsen by email at trine.larsen@hammerhanborg.com or by phone at +47 22 44 33 00.
About Hammer & Hanborg
We believe that specialists should recruit specialists.
At Hammer & Hanborg, this belief is at the core of everything we do.
We are acknowledged experts in the fields of Communication, Marketing, Finance, and Law. Our deep sector knowledge allows us to match organizations with the exact competence they need to grow and adapt in a rapidly changing world.
For over 30 years, Hammer & Hanborg has been a trusted partner for companies and organizations seeking to strengthen their human capital.
We specialize in recruiting top executives, managers, and specialists, and we provide highly skilled consultants for projects, interim positions, and temporary roles.
Since joining the Jurek Group in 2022, our reach and capabilities have grown significantly. This partnership has broadened our expertise and enhanced our ability to deliver tailored, high-quality solutions to our clients.
With offices in Oslo, Stockholm, Gothenburg, and the Öresund region, we support hundreds of clients each year in securing the right talent—whether for long-term hires or project-based engagements. Our clients range from agile startups to large-scale enterprises and multinational corporations. Some disrupt markets. Others lead them. What they all share is a need for the right skills at the right time.
Hammer & Hanborg is approved by the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority and certified by NHO as a Verified Employer (Revidert Arbeidsgiver), demonstrating our commitment to quality, ethics, and professionalism. We are proud to be a trusted advisor to both public and private sector organizations, including high-level institutions such as the Norwegian Government and the Agency for Public Management and eGovernment (Digdir), especially on topics related to the future of work.
As recognized thought leaders on the Future of Work, we not only authored a book on the topic—we also conduct regular research and studies based on emerging trends and market insights.