Legal Counsel
Evac has been a pioneer in sustainable technologies and solutions for decades. Today we are the world’s leading provider of integrated Evac® water, waste and wastewater technologies, Cathelco® corrosion protection and marine growth prevention and HEM® freshwater systems.
Our technologies address the increasing need for innovative solutions driven by the megatrends of climate change, circularity, and increasingly scarce freshwater resources. We contribute to a better environment and cleaner seas by helping our customers eliminate waste, conserve water, mitigate emissions, and lengthen the lifecycle of their vessels or buildings. Together with our 500 colleagues in 14 countries, we strive for a future with no waste.
We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Group Legal team in Espoo. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will support the business across a broad range of legal matters, with a particular focus on commercial contracts, compliance, corporate governance, and M&A activities.
This role is well suited to a mid-level lawyer (3–5 years’ experience) looking to build in-house expertise within a dynamic industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
You will be part of a collaborative, forward-looking legal team, gaining exposure to varied legal work in an international industrial setting, with strong opportunities for professional growth and development.
Our technologies address the increasing need for innovative solutions driven by the megatrends of climate change, circularity, and increasingly scarce freshwater resources. We contribute to a better environment and cleaner seas by helping our customers eliminate waste, conserve water, mitigate emissions, and lengthen the lifecycle of their vessels or buildings. Together with our 500 colleagues in 14 countries, we strive for a future with no waste.
We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Group Legal team in Espoo. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will support the business across a broad range of legal matters, with a particular focus on commercial contracts, compliance, corporate governance, and M&A activities.
This role is well suited to a mid-level lawyer (3–5 years’ experience) looking to build in-house expertise within a dynamic industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including sales, supplier, distribution/agency contracts, and NDAs
- Advise business stakeholders on legal compliance matters across multiple jurisdictions
- Support and drive legal initiatives and internal projects
- Collaborate with external counsel on contract and compliance issues
- Maintain and develop legal templates, guidelines, and documentation
- Assist in M&A transactions and related due diligence
- Deliver legal training to business teams
- Lead internal legal projects, including automation and AI-related initiatives
- Contribute to additional areas such as IP, data protection, internal controls, claims & litigation, or sustainability (based on interest and experience)
- Master’s degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent) from a recognised European university
- 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally in a law firm or in-house environment
- Solid understanding of commercial contracts
- Interest in developing expertise across compliance areas (e.g. sanctions)
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Proactive, organised and able to manage multiple priorities independently
- Collaborative team player with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Fluency in English required
You will be part of a collaborative, forward-looking legal team, gaining exposure to varied legal work in an international industrial setting, with strong opportunities for professional growth and development.