Senior Corporate Legal Counsel @ Sanoma

Sanoma

Helsinki, Finland
Hybrid (on-site with remote work options)
Finnish legal degree required
6 years post-graduate experience
Listed company governance expertise
Sanoma is seeking a Senior Corporate Legal Counsel with expertise in M&A and listed company governance, based in Helsinki, Finland. The role involves supporting corporate governance, managing M&A projects, and negotiating financing transactions within a dynamic corporate environment

Job Summary

  • You will join a Group-level legal team reporting to the Chief Legal Officer to support Sanoma's learning and media operations.
  • The role involves managing listed company governance, advising the Board on disclosure obligations, and leading M&A projects including due diligence and integration.
  • Sanoma offers a strategic role working closely with executive management alongside an active M&A pipeline focused on European K12 learning expansion.

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Sanoma is seeking a Senior Corporate Legal Counsel with expertise in M&A and listed company governance, based in Helsinki, Finland. The role involves supporting corporate governance, managing M&A projects, and negotiating financing transactions within a dynamic corporate environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Finnish legal degree required
  • 6 years post-graduate experience
  • Listed company governance expertise
  • M&A transaction management
  • Fluent in Finnish and English

Nice-to-have

  • Financing transaction exposure
  • Leadership skills for paralegal management
  • Cost management of outside counsels
  • Adaptive to fast-evolving environment

Key Requirements

  • Finnish legal degree
  • At least 6 years relevant experience
  • Fluency in Finnish and English

Work Rights

Must have Finnish legal degree (implies local qualification)

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