Moving to Stockholm as a soon to be UK/Irish Solicitor - Advice on employability & GDPR/compliance roles?
Hi everyone,
I am currently living in the UK and looking to move to Stockholm in the next 2 years with my partner (who is a local).
Background:
- Working as a paralegal with 10+ years of expierence, qualifying as a UK solicitor next year.
- Holding an Irish passport and planning to register on the Irish roll to maintain EU lawyer status.
- Planning to obtain the CIPP/E qualification to boost my profile in the GDPR/privacy/DPO market.
From a glance, it seems like most local legal/compliance roles require fluency in Swedish. Has anyone been in a similar situation transitioning over with English/Irish legal qualifications?
Specifically, I'd love to know:
-Are there international companies or industries in Stockholm where English-only GDPR/compliance or legal roles are realistic?
- What alternative employable roles should I look at where a common law background and CIPP/E are valued?
We are trying to be realistic with our options as we plan to settle down in Sverige permanently - Any tips or shared experiences would be hugely appreciated!