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 primarily focuses 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 2024, Finnfund’s portfolio contained 202 investment decisions in 55 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 responsible for documentation and the legal management of projects, including the management of external legal assignments and providing assistance in matters concerning responsible taxation. You will also provide assistance in other legal matters, such as internal decision-making processes.

In addition, as a Legal Counsel you will also:

• maintain and develop the Legal Affairs Function by, for example, keeping up to date with regulations related to project work and communicating new or revised regulations to project teams, as well as participating in implementing such regulations into Finnfund’s processes;
• participate in drafting and updating legal templates and guidelines; and
• support in other legal development work regarding Finnfund’s operations.

Who we are looking for

An ideal candidate for this position should have a Finnish or English Master of Laws degree or another relevant legal qualification (e.g. solicitor accreditation) and a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant professional experience from either a law firm or a financial institution. We require experience in debt financing and/or equity investments and consider experience in cross-border transactions, private M&A transactions and/or fund investments 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. Excellent ICT skills are also 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. We also have a regional office in Nairobi, Kenya. We offer flexible remote working opportunities and many of us work from home 1-3 days a week, depending on the current work situation.

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.

Get in touch

For more information about the position, please contact MPS Consultants Nina Kalajoki tel. +358 40 569 5229 on Monday 13.4.26 at 13-14 or Friday 17.4.26 at 12-13 or Annina Ahlroth tel. +358 45 877 5761 on Friday 10.4.26 at 12-13 or Monday 20.4.26 at 14-15 EET.

We look forward to receiving your application by 26 April 2026 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.

Please note that the role is based in Helsinki (Finland).