Chief Legal Officer for Digital Security

Chief Legal Officer for Digital Security

Be part of creating a secure digital future for Greenland

Are you the lawyer who thrives on translating legislation into practice?

Can you advise decision-makers, create an overview of complex issues, and at the same time make law understandable for people who do not necessarily speak legalese?

Do you want to help develop and strengthen cyber and information security in Greenland, while also becoming part of a workplace where professionalism, collaboration, and social responsibility go hand in hand?

Then you might be the one we are looking for as chief legal officer in Cyber and Information Security, the Agency for Digitalization.

Who are we?

The Agency for Digitalization sets the direction for a secure digital future for Greenlandic society and leads the development of secure, standardized digital solutions. We work both on the digitalization of Greenland and on the operation and development of the Government of Greenland's IT landscape.

Cyber and information security play an increasingly important role in digital development. Therefore, we are focused on strengthening security around critical societal information, digital solutions, and public authorities' handling of data.

With us, you will be part of an agency with about 30 engaged colleagues, where interdisciplinary collaboration, knowledge sharing, and joint solutions are a natural part of everyday life.

About the position

As chief legal officer, you will have a central role in developing and implementing the frameworks for cyber and information security in Greenland. You will be the department's legal specialist in the area and an important advisor to both management, authorities, and partners.

The position offers the opportunity to influence an area in strong development, where law, technology, and societal security meet.

You will, among other things, work with:

• Legal advice in the areas of cyber and information security, data protection, and digital governance.
• Preparation, assessment, and updating of policies, guidelines, and security requirements.
• Translating legislation and regulation into concrete workflows and procedures.

• Supporting digitalization projects with legal sparring and guidance.

• Assessing security risks and ensuring compliance with rules and requirements.
• In time, becoming a security officer.

• Collaborating with public authorities, institutions, and external partners.
• Preparing notes, decision proposals, and legal assessments for management and decision-makers.
• Teaching, guiding, and communicating legal and security issues.
• Contributing to the development of Greenland's overall work with cyber and information security.

We are looking for you who

• Has a legal education, preferably a master's degree in law, but is open to also having a bachelor's degree in law.
• Wants to work with legal advice, case processing, or legal interpretation.
• Has an interest in information security, data protection, digitalization, or public administration.
• Works in a structured manner and can maintain an overview in complex cases.
• Thrives with both independent responsibility and close collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Is curious, solution-oriented, and motivated to develop a growing area.
• Can communicate complex legal topics in a clear and understandable way.
• Has good collaboration skills and a service-minded approach.

It will be an advantage if you master both Greenlandic and Danish in writing and speaking, but it is not a requirement.

We offer

• A key role in the development of Greenland's cyber and information security.
• The opportunity to influence an area of great societal importance.
• A workplace with high professionalism and engaged colleagues.
• Good opportunities for competence development and specialization.
• An exciting interdisciplinary work environment where law, technology, and societal development meet.
• A high degree of responsibility and influence over your own tasks.
• A workplace where professional and personal development is prioritized.

Be part of making a difference

Cyber and information security is a crucial prerequisite for a modern digital society. As chief legal officer in the Cyber and Information Security Department, you will have the opportunity to help create the legal frameworks that strengthen trust in Greenland's digital solutions and protect the society's information.

Together, we create the foundation for a safer and more robust digital future for Greenland.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Department Head Ivalo Didriksen at ivdn@nanoq.gl .

Application deadline

The application deadline is November 27, 2026.

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation and moving expenses, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement applicable at the time of appointment between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

The position is desired to be filled from January 1, 2027, or by agreement.

Housing

No staff housing is provided for the position. If an applicant already has staff housing through employment in the Government, the right to assigned staff housing is retained. The staff housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.

About us

The Agency for Digitalization sets the direction for a secure digital future and for Greenlandic society by leading the development of secure, standardized digital solutions.

At the Agency for Digitalization, we work both on the digitalization of Greenland and on the IT operations of the Government of Greenland. The agency's areas of responsibility are extensive, and so are the interests and expectations for the agency's timely deliveries. We are proud to take on the overall responsibility for the digitalization of Greenland, and it is a task we approach with great humility. This places demands on both our professionalism and personal competencies and gives us a busy and varied everyday life. Therefore, we are focused on high employee satisfaction through good collaboration skills with respect for diversity both professionally and personally - and a focus on a high level of integrity in task resolution.

You can read more about the agency and the national digitalization strategy at digitalimik.gl