Senior Legal Counsel

Betolar Oyj; Espoo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Betolar Oyj in Espoo is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to lead their legal function and support strategic growth. The role involves advising the Management Team and Board of Directors on all legal matters, managing risks, and ensuring compliance.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master of Laws and have 5 to 7 years of experience in a senior legal role, with strong expertise in business law and M&A. Excellent communication skills in English and Finnish are required.

Join Betolar to shape the legal function of a dynamic growth company at the intersection of law and strategy.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years in a senior legal role.
• Experience in business law, IPR, corporate governance.
• M&A experience in a listed company environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary legal advisor to executive management.
• Ensure compliance with securities market regulations.
• Lead contract-related matters and manage IPR portfolio.

Skills

Business-oriented mindset

Excellent communication skills in English and Finnish

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Master of Laws (LL.M. or equivalent)

Job description

Betolar Plc - Espoo / Hybrid

Betolar is a circular economy and materials technology company that transforms industrial sidestreams into valuable resources. We have developed proprietary Metal Extraction Technology (MET) enabling the efficient recovery of critical and strategic metals from industrial waste streams and mine tailings, with the remaining process material utilized as circular cement.

In addition, Betolar provides solutions for critical infrastructure protection (CIP) designed to protect critical infrastructure from various threats.

The company has a strong and expanding patent portfolio supporting its proprietary technologies. Betolar is listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Helsinki, and its shares are also traded in the United States on the OTCQX International market.

For more information, visit www.betolar.com

We are now looking for a business-oriented and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to lead the company's legal function and support its strategic growth.

The Role

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will serve as the company's legal advisor and a key partner to the Management Team and the Board of Directors. You will oversee all legal matters across the organization, ensuring compliance, managing legal risks, and safeguarding the company's interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary legal advisor to executive management and the Board of Directors
• Ensure compliance with securities market regulations (including MAR and disclosure obligations)
• Lead contract-related matters, including negotiation, drafting, and template development
• Manage company's IPR portfolio
• Support the business and growth initiatives across all legal topics and act as a key interface to external counsel
• Participate in and lead legal aspects of M&A and financing transactions
• Develop and maintain compliance frameworks, policies, and governance structures
• Deliver legal training and raise awareness of regulatory and compliance topics across the organization
• Possibility to work as a secretary of the Board of Directors
• Contribute to special projects and other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Master of Laws (LL.M. or equivalent)
• Solid experience from 5 to 7 years in a senior legal role, either in-house or a law firm
• Strong expertise in core areas of business law, including IPR, corporate governance, negotiations and contracts
• M&A experience in listed company environment
• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to provide pragmatic, solution-driven advice
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in an international business environment and multi-stakeholder collaboration
• Excellent communication skills in English and in Finnish

Experience in environmental law is considered an asset.

Why Betolar?

You will have a unique opportunity to shape the legal function of a listed growth company and work at the intersection of law, strategy, and innovation. In this role, you will collaborate closely with top management and the Board, contributing directly to Betolar's strategic direction and long-term success.

Next steps

If this opportunity aligns with your interest and you can see yourself in the Senior Legal Counsel role, we encourage you to apply. Please, submit your application and CV through our Career pages. We will proceed with the recruitment process as soon as a suitable candidate is found. For more information, please contact Head of HR and Administration, Kirsi Rechardt, tel. [phone], [e-mail].