Director (M&A Legal)

About the role

We are looking for a seasoned and business-oriented Director (M&A Legal) to lead the legal aspects of transactions within Fortum Group’s M&A team. The M&A team is responsible for leading, managing and executing M&A processes in accordance with Fortum’s strategy. The position is based in Espoo, Finland, with occasional travel.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Leading the legal workstream in complex corporate transactions, including coordinating with business teams, corporate functions and external parties, managing due diligence reviews, as well as drafting and negotiating deal documentation.

• Securing the most favorable terms for Fortum by understanding the underlying business logic of the deals.

• Providing pragmatic and commercially-focused legal advice across a range of transactions.

• Collaborating effectively across functions within a matrix organization and with external stakeholders.

About you

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Master of Laws degree.

• At least 8 years of experience in legal M&A.

• Experience working with a top tier law firm is a strong advantage; experience in energy related transactions is also beneficial.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Fluency in English and Finnish; proficiency in other languages (esp. Nordic) is an advantage.

• Experience and/or training in finance is an advantage.

We offer you

This role offers a broad scope of responsibilities, combining legal expertise with commercial insight. The right candidate will play a critical role in shaping the implementation of Fortum Group’s strategy through M&A transactions. You will have the opportunity to take on as much responsibility as you are able and motivated to handle, providing significant potential for professional growth.
 

You will be part of a highly efficient team that delivers expert advice and manages Fortum Group’s most significant M&A deals. This role involves close collaboration with various parts of the organization, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the energy sector, particularly in the context of global megatrends such as climate change mitigation and industrial decarbonization.
 

Our work environment is built on mutual respect and trust. We foster a strong team spirit, support each other, and value the contributions of every team member.

Interested?

If the position has caught your interest and you believe you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply!
 

Please submit your application in English (including your resume and cover letter) via our online recruitment tool by 25.09.2024. at the very latest. Note, we will begin screening during the application period already and will interview suitable candidates on an ongoing basis. We will fill the position once the right individual is found.
 

For further information, please contact current position holder, Director M&A Legal, Joel Kättö at +358 40 5793626, joel.katto@fortum.com or Talent Acquisition Partner, Keren Shoch-Molnar at +358 400 898589, keren.shoch@fortum.com.

 

To be selected to the position, the applicant must go through background clearance and health examination, including drug testing.
 

We are Fortum

Fortum is a Nordic energy company. Our purpose is to power a world where people, businesses and nature thrive together. We are one of the cleanest energy producers in Europe and our actions are guided by our ambitious environmental targets. We generate and deliver clean energy reliably and help industries to decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations in the Nordics comprise of efficient, CO2-free power generation as well as reliable supply of electricity and district heat to private and business customers. For our ~5 000 employees, we commit to be a safe, and inspiring workplace. At Fortum, we are committed to building diverse teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com