Director, Legal, Uruguay and Latin America
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We are now looking for a Director, Legal Counsel, Uruguay and wider Latin America to join our team in Montevideo.
Greetings from your future manager
“You will lead the legal affairs of UPM Fibres business operations in Uruguay, supported by a skilled legal team. UPM is a global leading supplier of renewable fibres and Uruguay operations constitute our largest industrial platform. This is a highly important position with real impact and accountability and we are looking for an outstanding legal professional with strong business understanding and leadership skills to take on this challenge.” - Petri Meurman, Group Legal Counsel
What You Will Do
In this role, you will lead UPM’s legal team in Uruguay and, together with your team, contribute to the success of our UPM Fibres business. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving legal policies, practices, and ways of working that support business objectives, while ensuring alignment with current and long-term business strategies.
As Director, Legal Counsel, you will work in close partnership with business leaders and key stakeholders across the organization, building effective legal support models for UPM businesses throughout the Latin America region. Together with your team, you will play a critical role in enabling business growth, managing legal risks, and driving value through proactive and solution-oriented legal counsel.
Success in this position requires a combination of strong legal expertise, sound business acumen, and the ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders effectively across diverse environments. You will be a visible character at all locations of UPM Fibres business operations in Uruguay (pulp mills, forestry, logistics).
In This Position, You Will
Who You Are
Additional Information About The Position
Frequent travel within Uruguay is required, as well as a willingness and readiness to travel across Latin America.
The position holder will report to Group Legal Counsel.
For more information, please contact Petri Meurman, Group Legal Counsel, at petri.meurman@upm.com or by telephone during the following time slots: Wednesday July, 15 , Uruguay time 9-11 am; or Monday July 20, Uruguay time 9-11 am or Santiago Sagari, Director, HR, Fibres Uruguay Operations at santiago.sagari@upm.com.
How To Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by July, 27 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.
For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Services at careers@upm.com or tel. +598 45620100 int. 600.
Learn more about how to apply from our Careers page.
Country-specific information
This position is available for people registered in the National Registry of Persons with Disabilities (law 19,691), who meet the conditions and are suitable for the position.
UPM Legal
UPM Legal is a global function with approximately 40 professionals providing legal expertise to UPM’s business areas and global functions across a wide range of legal matters, including contracts, corporate transactions and financing, as well as corporate governance and compliance.
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Learn more about us as a workplace upm.com/careers
We are now looking for a Director, Legal Counsel, Uruguay and wider Latin America to join our team in Montevideo.
Greetings from your future manager
“You will lead the legal affairs of UPM Fibres business operations in Uruguay, supported by a skilled legal team. UPM is a global leading supplier of renewable fibres and Uruguay operations constitute our largest industrial platform. This is a highly important position with real impact and accountability and we are looking for an outstanding legal professional with strong business understanding and leadership skills to take on this challenge.” - Petri Meurman, Group Legal Counsel
What You Will Do
In this role, you will lead UPM’s legal team in Uruguay and, together with your team, contribute to the success of our UPM Fibres business. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving legal policies, practices, and ways of working that support business objectives, while ensuring alignment with current and long-term business strategies.
As Director, Legal Counsel, you will work in close partnership with business leaders and key stakeholders across the organization, building effective legal support models for UPM businesses throughout the Latin America region. Together with your team, you will play a critical role in enabling business growth, managing legal risks, and driving value through proactive and solution-oriented legal counsel.
Success in this position requires a combination of strong legal expertise, sound business acumen, and the ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders effectively across diverse environments. You will be a visible character at all locations of UPM Fibres business operations in Uruguay (pulp mills, forestry, logistics).
In This Position, You Will
- Lead and develop the legal team in Uruguay, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture
- Provide legal advice to support business objectives and decision-making.
- Develop and implement legal policies, processes, and governance practices aligned with UPM’s strategic priorities
- Participate and contribute to the work Fibres Uruguay operations management team
- Partner closely with business leaders and stakeholders to support business growth and transformation in Uruguay and Latin America
- Identify, assess, and manage legal risks while enabling commercially sound solutions.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and represent the legal function in key business initiatives in Latin America
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and UPM policies across the region
Who You Are
- You have a master’s degree in law and minimum of 15 years of legal work experience of demanding business law (projects, transactions, contracts, governance, regulatory, dispute resolution), ideally as an in-house counsel or at a law firm dealing with international matters
- You are business-minded, possess good interpersonal skills, are flexible and able to work both independently and as a team member on a range of assignments in a cross-cultural environment
- Experience in management team collaboration within an international organization
- You have strong peopleleadership skills, and you enjoy supporting your team members’ success
- You are solution-oriented and comfortable voicing your recommendations in a changing business environment
- You are highly motivated and enjoy working with diverse people in a global environment
- You have excellent communication skills and are fluent in written and spoken Spanish and English
- A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose “We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative.
- A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
- Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
- Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.
Additional Information About The Position
Frequent travel within Uruguay is required, as well as a willingness and readiness to travel across Latin America.
The position holder will report to Group Legal Counsel.
For more information, please contact Petri Meurman, Group Legal Counsel, at petri.meurman@upm.com or by telephone during the following time slots: Wednesday July, 15 , Uruguay time 9-11 am; or Monday July 20, Uruguay time 9-11 am or Santiago Sagari, Director, HR, Fibres Uruguay Operations at santiago.sagari@upm.com.
How To Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by July, 27 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.
For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Services at careers@upm.com or tel. +598 45620100 int. 600.
Learn more about how to apply from our Careers page.
Country-specific information
This position is available for people registered in the National Registry of Persons with Disabilities (law 19,691), who meet the conditions and are suitable for the position.
UPM Legal
UPM Legal is a global function with approximately 40 professionals providing legal expertise to UPM’s business areas and global functions across a wide range of legal matters, including contracts, corporate transactions and financing, as well as corporate governance and compliance.
Follow us on LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | X | #UPM #materialsolutions #WeRenewTheEveryday