VP, Corporate Legal (Deputy to GC)

We are looking for a VP, Corporate Legal to lead the Corporate Legal team and serve as Deputy to the General Counsel, managing group governance and complex legal matters for Fortum in Espoo.

About the Role
You will manage group governance, litigation, M&A, competition law, intellectual property and other agreed matters, and lead the Corporate Legal Team. You’ll work across short and long‑term initiatives, guiding the company through regulatory obligations and high‑impact decisions. You will provide expert counsel to Fortum LT and the Board on governance and regulatory matters, and advance digitalization of legal processes, utilizing tools and harmonizing ways of working to improve efficiency and quality.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage group governance, litigation, M&A, competition law, IP and other matters as agreed
• Lead the Corporate Legal Team
• Ensure governance for a publicly listed company, including MAR compliance and other regulatory obligations
• Lead competition law, M&A and regulatory frameworks with internal/external counsel
• Monitor, analyse and advise on the legal environment and regulatory changes affecting the company
• Support risk assessment, investigations and audits
• Oversee governance related to subsidiaries and ownerships, including complex structures
• Develop partnerships and represent the company with key stakeholders and authorities
• Advance digital tools and legal process digitalization, including harmonization and adoption of common tooling and practices
• Manage the legal budget within assigned areas
• Drive cost‑effective operations and oversight of external law firms
• Coordinate jointly with Meetings PMO secretaries for Board committees and LT committees
• Assist the GC, EVP Legal and act as Deputy to the GC on corporate legal leadership matters
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations and deliver under tight timelines

About You

You are an experienced corporate legal leader in the setting of a publicly listed company, comfortable operating from strategy to hands‑on delivery. You combine sound legal judgement with strong people leadership and stakeholder management, and you are confident in complex, high‑impact environments.

What we’re looking for:

• Masters of Law degree
• 18+ years of experience in relevant, complex legal work
• Deep understanding of corporate governance, MAR compliance, M&A, competition law, litigation and intellectual property topics
• Proven ability to lead, build and coach high‑performing teams, while role‑modelling the right competencies and behaviours
• Track record as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board on governance and regulatory matters
• Strong capability in planning and managing complex matters
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal functions and with external partners (authorities/regulators)
• Ability to influence decision‑making, balance business and legal risk, and operate with high integrity and resilience
• Drive for continuous improvement, including digitalization of legal processes and effective tool utilization
• Excellent communication skills
• Can do-attitude

What We Offer

The role provides a chance to shape Corporate Legal, acting as Deputy to the GC while driving governance excellence and advancing digital transformation across the legal function.

At Fortum, we believe in a better future and want to be involved in shaping it. Our workplace is a safe place, both physically and mentally. You will grow with professional colleagues, being trusted and free to challenge yourself. We offer comprehensive benefits, flexible working hours, and hybrid work model to support your productivity, development and wellbeing. We are committed to build diverse teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally.

Espoo office is a smoke-free workplace.

Interested?
Submit your application (CV) in English by 30.11.25 at the latest.

To be selected for the position, the applicant may go through background clearance and a health examination including drug testing.

We are Fortum
Fortum is a Nordic energy company. We generate and deliver reliable energy to our customers and the Nordic energy system while at the same time helping industries decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations comprise efficient and best-in-class low-carbon power generation, customer services, and heating and cooling. Fortum’s power generation is already 99% from renewable or nuclear sources with one of the lowest specific CO2-emissions in Europe. We are guided by our ambitious SBTi-validated emission reduction targets on our way towards net-zero by 2040. For our ~4,500 employees, we commit to be a safe and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com