Do you want to help shape global sustainable development? Would you like to be part of our growth and success and work with investments in developing countries?

We are now looking for a legal counsel for a full-time, permanent position in Helsinki.

The legal counsel position is part of the legal affairs function, and the legal counsel reports to the chief legal counsel. The legal counsel works mainly on project documentation and structuring investments.

What you will be doing

Finnfund is mandated to provide long-term financing for economically feasible private sector projects in emerging markets. At the end of 2023, Finnfund’s portfolio contained 198 investment decisions in 53 countries. Our financing is channeled either as debt, equity, or mezzanine instruments. We also invest through private equity funds. As a member of a project team you will be in charge of identifying and managing legal risks in projects. You will also be in charge of documentation and legal management of projects. You will take care of the management of external legal assignments and provide assistance in matters concerning responsible taxation. You will also provide assistance in other legal matters (including the levels of internal decision-making).

In addition, as a legal counsel, you will:

• maintain and develop the legal function by, amongst other things, keeping up to date with regulations related to project work and communicating new or revised regulations to project teams and, when needed, by participating in implementing such regulations into Finnfund’s processes
• participate in drafting and updating templates and guidelines
• participate in other development work of Finnfund’s operations.

The job description may also include projects and other tasks in the legal affairs function, which are not specifically defined here.

Who we are looking for

An ideal candidate should have a (preferably Finnish or English) Master of Laws degree or an equivalent legal degree and a minimum of 5 years of applicable professional experience from either a law firm or a financial institution. We require experience in debt financing or equity investments and consider experience in cross-border transactions and/or project finance as an asset. 

Excellent writing and communication skills in English are prerequisites, while fluency in other languages and international experience are considered assets. A successful candidate for this position is a proactive person who has good teamwork skills, the capability to take responsibility and full ownership of their work, and is able to work independently under time pressure. In today’s hybrid working environment excellent ICT skills are required.   

What’s in it for you

We are based in Helsinki, the capital of Finland—the happiest country in the world. Our modern office space in Ruoholahti was designed with our staff members. Everyone has their desk at the office, but as a hybrid workplace, many of us work from home 1-3 days a week.

Finnfund promotes employees’ well-being, work-life balance, and job satisfaction by offering flexible working hours, extensive occupational health care services, and recreational activities.  We advance and monitor equality and encourage our employees to carry out continuous learning and professional improvement. 

Finnfund motivates its employees to take care of their well-being and health by supporting their sports and cultural activities. Finnfund’s employees can also choose between an employer-subsidised commuter benefit or a bicycle benefit.

Get in touch

For more information about the position, please contact Ms Katriina Lenkkeri, chief legal counsel, tel. +358 41 510 4090, preferably on 17 or 19 December 2024 between 10 am and 11 am or via email at katriina.lenkkeri@finnfund.fi.

We look forward to receiving your application by 31 December 2024 at the latest. Please attach your CV and salary request with your application. If you have a disability and require assistance during the recruiting process, please get in touch with the contact person mentioned above. When needed, we can adjust the process according to your need for support. 

We encourage applications from qualified individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.