Legal Counsel

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 01/11/2026

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to strengthen our Aggregates Legal team. We offer a truly international working environment in an interesting area of business. You will have the opportunity to work in a multinational organization with supportive colleagues and a good team spirit. Legal Counsel helps Metso’s Aggregates business with support in contractual and commercial matters, ranging from strategic advice to negotiating with stakeholders and drafting contracts.

This position is mainly located in Espoo, Finland, and we are happy to offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.

What you'll do

• Give support to business globally in all contractual and commercial issues
• Support in managing international distribution network of 300+ distributors globally
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other documents related to Metso’s business (e.g. distribution, sales, procurement, agency agreements)
• Contribute to the successful protection of Metso's intellectual assets
• Support and advice in risk management
• Prepare and give internal trainings

Who you are

• Master's degree in law
• 5-10 years of experience from legal and contractual work in attorney’s office or as an in-house legal role in a corporation
• Strong experience in working in an international environment or in heavy industry
• Good business acumen and negotiation skills, with a practical approach to problems
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Ability to explain and/or visualize legal concepts in a business context
• Flexible, independent, and team-minded working style
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English are necessary, and other languages are seen as an asset (working language is mainly English)
• Willingness to travel internationally

What's in it for you

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, on-site gym, bicycle benefits, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets, and meal benefits.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click ‘Apply now’ to leave your application by January 11, 2026 at the latest. Please note that we are not able to accept applications sent by e-mail.

For additional information, kindly contact Katri Heikkilä, VP, Head of Legal and Compliance for Aggregates, at katri.heikkila(at)metso.com or by calling +35841 516 6345 on December 19, 2025, between 12-16, or January 7, 2026, between 10-16.

We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role. 

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.  
 
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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