Legal Counsel
We are looking for a legal counsel ideally with a couple of years of experience for a full-time, permanent position in Espoo. In this position you get to work in close cooperation with the company’s General Counsel and executive leadership on a variety of tasks and to develop both your legal skills as well as business understanding.
The precise job description of the main tasks can be tailored based on your interest and skill level. It will in any case be a mix of strategic, tactical and operational tasks, where your responsibilities will grow as you gain experience.
Your key tasks and responsibilities will include:
supporting in all legal and compliance matters, including commercial legal matters and corporate governance of a publicly listed company
agreement drafting, reviewing and negotiations
supporting in data privacy matters
supporting in regulatory monitoring and ensuring compliance with new and existing regulation
assisting in developing, maintaining and implementing policies, guidelines and best practices
providing training on legal matters
supporting in preparation of Board and Committee meeting materials and meeting governance
assisting in organizing General Meetings of Shareholders
supporting with insurance matters and claims
assisting in various administrative tasks, e.g. related to corporate governance, insider management, legalization of documents, etc.
This position reports to the General Counsel.
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have:
Master’s degree in Law
couple of years of experience as an in-house lawyer or in a law firm - prior experience working in an in-house legal department is considered an asset
practical experience in commercial and corporate law as well as contract drafting and review
capability to learn new things quickly
proactive attitude, with the ability to work autonomously, but also to judge when it is necessary or beneficial to request for guidance
structured way of working with strong attention to detail
ability to work effectively under pressure
excellent skills in Finnish and English
This is a great opportunity to grow your skills and build your career in a publicly listed company with a global footprint.
For more information, please contact Anni Luoma, General Counsel by phone +358504096332 on August 20 at 13:00-14:00 EET or August 27 at 13:00-14:00 EET.
Please send your application, including your salary request and CV, by August 31, 2026 through the application link.
Why choose Suominen?
Being a good employer is a strategic priority for Suominen. This means creating positive energy in the workplace, having committed staff, everyone doing as they promise, and providing a fair environment in which everyone is treated equally and fairly. A safe workplace and employee wellbeing are our top priorities. We encourage everyone to create a positive atmosphere and discuss matters openly. Our working culture is flexible. Read more about Suominen here www.suominen.fi
Suominen Oyj
Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications. Our vision is to be the frontrunner for nonwovens innovation and sustainability. The end products made of Suominen’s nonwovens are present in people’s daily life worldwide. Suominen’s net sales in 2024 were EUR 462.3 million and we have over 700 professionals working in Europe and in the Americas. Suominen’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Read more at www.suominen.fi.
