Job Description
We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join Normet Group in a permanent roleWe are a global technology company developing innovative solutions for mining, tunnelling, and construction, improving project safety, environmental impact, and productivity. We offer premium equipment, all-round aftermarket services and high-quality chemicals and rock support as our core products to our customers. We operate globally in over 30 countries with more than 1,800 experts. At Normet, we commit to a culture founded in our Values - Caring, Committed & Courageous. We foster your talent, with us you shine.Get to know us better at www.normet.com.A key role in global compliance and corporate legal workNormet Group is now looking for a Legal Counsel to join our global team in a permanent position. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of developing and managing our compliance operations on a global scale within an innovative, international technology company. The role is based in Espoo headquarter.As Legal Counsel, your primary responsibility will be to drive the development and operational management of Normet’s compliance functions worldwide. The scope includes areas such as trade compliance, competition law compliance, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering, data protection, and – to some extent – product safety and environmental compliance.You will work in a multicultural and international environment, ensuring that compliance programs are effectively implemented across different countries and business areas. While the General Counsel provides strategic leadership and support, you will independently manage the practical execution and continuous improvement of compliance initiatives.Alongside compliance, you will handle a variety of corporate and commercial legal tasks, including contract drafting and negotiation, corporate governance, and legal risk management. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across sales areas, business units, and group functions worldwide. Depending on your background and expertise, your role can also cover areas such as IPR & technology law, employment law, or international trade.As Normet operates globally, the role may occasionally involve travel within Finland and abroad, offering opportunities to collaborate closely with international colleagues and partners.What do we expect from you?We are looking for a legal professional who is proactive, independent, and able to drive compliance initiatives across diverse business areas and cultures. Your ability to collaborate, communicate clearly, and adapt to changing situations will be key to your success in this position.To succeed in this role, you will likely have:Master’s degree in Law (Fi: OTM) from Finland or abroad3–5 years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on compliance and regulatory mattersExperience in contract law and corporate lawKnowledge or experience in one or more of the following is an advantage: IPR & technology law, employment law, international trade lawUnderstanding of multicultural and international business environments; ability to implement compliance programs across different countries and culturesProactive, independent, and trustworthy approach to workExcellent communication skills in English and FinnishWhat can you expect from us?We offer you a meaningful and broad role in a truly international company, where compliance and legal functions are closely integrated with business operations. You will have genuine ownership of your work, opportunities for professional growth, and the support of a low-hierarchy, open culture. Our modern hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits support your wellbeing and development.Come and share your courage to shine with us: in a courageous, committed and caring company. Together with our customers, we have courage to lead the way in sustainable underground mining and tunnelling by building the safest places underground.Apply now and join us in shaping the future of underground operations!This recruitment is carried out in collaboration with Paragraaffi. Please submit yourapplication by Tuesday, November 4, 2025 via our application system.According to the preliminary schedule, pre-interviews by Paragraaffi will be conductedduring weeks 45–46. Selected candidates will proceed to interviews with Normet,scheduled for week 47.For more information about the position, please contact:Legal Talent Consultant Joel Kurki (040 5765 709, joel.kurki@paragraaffi.fi).Paragraaffi is a recruitment agency specializing in legal professionals. We create meaningful careers, bring together employers and legal professionals, build effective teams, and advance the legal profession by producing comprehensive annual research and cooperating with various stakeholders in the legal field. We promote equality and we are committed to a legal profession that is diverse, non-discriminatory and open to all.
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