General Counsel

At Aceve, we back the builders of society. Founded in the Nordics and growing across Europe, we build digital tools for the people who construct and maintain our physical world - giving electricians, plumbers, and contractors back their time, clarity, and confidence. With over 900 employees across 8 countries, leading brands in 7 customer markets, and more than €100M in revenue, we're on an ambitious growth journey, and we're just getting started. We're an AI-first company, and we work with grit, openness, and a good dose of joy.

About the role:
As General Counsel, you'll be ACEVE's chief legal advisor — the person who helps the business move fast without breaking the things that matter. Reporting directly to the Group CFO, you'll build and lead a centralised legal function from the ground up, bringing structure and clarity to a legal landscape that has grown with us. This is a role for someone equally comfortable advising on a strategic transaction and writing a policy that holds across multiple jurisdictions. You'll work closely with the CFO, CEO, and senior leadership — not as a gatekeeper, but as a builder.

What will you do:
You'll own the legal function at ACEVE — from day-to-day counsel to long-term legal strategy across a growing, multi-jurisdictional business.

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  Advise the CFO, CEO, and senior leadership on all legal matters, from commercial contracts to corporate governance

• Oversee compliance across the business — GDPR, employment law, intellectual property, and data privacy

• Build and lead a centralised legal function, consolidating governance and processes from previously decentralised structures

• Lead negotiations and manage relationships with external counsel and regulatory bodies

• Support M&A activity, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions

• Advise on AI-related legal and ethical considerations, including emerging regulations and risk management

• Develop and implement legal policies that work across multiple jurisdictions

• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for the business

• Manage legal risk and develop mitigation strategies that enable growth, not just protect against it

• Supervise and develop in-house legal staff and external legal resources

We believe you have:

• 10+ years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior in-house counsel role

• A law degree from a recognised institution and admission to practice law in at least one EU jurisdiction

• Proven experience in the technology or SaaS sector — you understand how these businesses work

• A track record of advising on complex commercial, compliance, and regulatory matters across borders

• The ability to communicate legal complexity clearly and build trust across functions

• Experience leading or building a legal team, and a genuine interest in developing people as well as processes

• Fluency in English

Bonus Points For:

• Experience in a mid-sized or multinational tech company

• Exposure to cross-border legal issues and European regulatory frameworks

• Familiarity with GDPR, IP protection, SaaS licensing models, and AI governance

Not ticking every box? No worries! We value potential and drive, so apply anyway or connect with us- you might be just what we're looking for in our growing organisation! Join Aceve and take your expertise to the next level, together we are redefining what’s possible in craft and construction solutions!

Aceve is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our selection process is conducted continuously and without discrimination, ensuring an equal opportunity for all candidates.