Nils Petersen
About Nils Petersen
Nils Petersen is a legal professional currently serving as Legal Counsel at BA Kockums since 2023. He has extensive experience in various legal roles, particularly at IKEA and Advokatfirman Vinge KB.
Current Role at Saab
Nils Petersen serves as Legal Counsel for BA Kockums at Saab, a position he has held since 2023. His work is based in Malmö, where he provides legal guidance and support within the organization. This role involves addressing legal matters related to the operations of BA Kockums, which is known for its focus on naval defense and advanced maritime technology.
Previous Experience at IKEA
Petersen has extensive experience at IKEA, where he held multiple legal roles. He was the General Counsel for Inter IKEA Group, Core Business Range from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, he worked as Legal Counsel Manager within the same group for a total of 16 months across two separate tenures from 2019 to 2021. His responsibilities included managing legal affairs and ensuring compliance within the organization.
Legal Career at Advokatfirman Vinge and Fredersen Advokatbyrå
Before joining IKEA, Nils Petersen worked as an Advokat at Advokatfirman Vinge KB from 2001 to 2006. He later founded and served as an Advokat and Partner at Fredersen Advokatbyrå AB from 2006 to 2018. His experience in these law firms contributed to his legal expertise and understanding of various legal frameworks.
Education and Qualifications
Nils Petersen studied at Lund University, where he obtained his Jur kand degree from 1993 to 1997. This education provided him with a solid foundation in legal principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career in various legal roles.
Involvement with Helsingborgs IF
From 2009 to 2016, Petersen served as Styrelseledamot/Sekreterare for Helsingborgs IF, a prominent sports club in Sweden. In this role, he contributed to the governance and administrative functions of the organization, leveraging his legal background to support the club's operations.