(Senior) Legal Counsel

Posted:
2/1/2026, 5:07:55 PM

Location(s):
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland ⋅ Uusimaa, Finland

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

We at Posti take care of a smoother flow of everyday life for you, companies and society while building a more sustainable future for us all with a diverse pool of professionals from mail deliverers and warehouse workers to artificial intelligence experts. As a large company, the range of possibilities we offer is huge – also internationally. Overall, we have 15,000 experts across the Nordics and Baltics. Join us to create the future Posti! 

Would you enjoy contributing business with your legal skills and by finding solutions? Join our group and our huge transformation journey in the logistics industry!

We are now looking for a new professional

(Senior) Legal Counsel 

to provide support in various business legal matters, such as ICT procurement agreements and other technology legal topics and agreements, data protection matters and sales.

You will also contribute and provide legal advice and take the relevant measures in a broad range of logistics and consumer business legal matters. Your role would cover answering and advising in day-to-day questions on ICT procurement, technology legal and privacy matters, among others, up to wider projects such drafting and negotiating procurement and also sales contracts. Moreover, you will be drafting and advising on various internal documents, including templates, guidelines and policies and following relevant legislation and provide relevant trainings.

You will be part of Posti business legal team, reporting to Head of Business Legal, Minna Jokinen.  While Posti lawyers’ focus is on business support, we have a culture of and established practices for transparent information sharing, collegial discussions and clear targets in the team. Working with us, will give you a unique opportunity to practice law in a company that affects the daily lives of millions of people.

To succeed in this position, we hope that you have:

  • Extensive legal experience in business legal matters based on work as an in-house counsel and (or) at a reputable law firm
  • Master of Laws degree in Finland or Sweden and relevant experience of +5 years
  • Proven track record in contract negotiations and closings
  • Experience of consumer businesses and/or logistics or transportation businesses is an asset
  • Ability to take ownership and manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on the right priorities and right timing
  • Willingness to learn new skills and new substance areas
  • Cooperation skills like a collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent Finnish and English skills. Swedish would be a great asset, and also any other language skill is considered as advantage.
     

Why should you join us?

With us, you will be part of a company whose operations impact the daily lives of millions of people. We have grown into an international logistics expert that employs around 13,000 people in the Nordic and Baltic countries. We are constantly developing new technology, and we are pioneers in our industry in building a more sustainable future: we have set the ambitious objective of operating fossil-free by 2030 and be on net-zero what comes to our emissions by 2040.

We promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. All our managers undergo Caring Leader training, and together, we are building a caring work culture. Our dedication to supporting mental well-being at work has also been acknowledged with the Mental Health Friendly Workplace® label in 2025. With us, you will also have an excellent opportunity to develop your career and skills through diverse tasks, development projects, and training programs.

As part of our employee benefits, we offer comprehensive occupational healthcare through Mehiläinen, Epassi benefits for culture, sports, and commuting, an excellent gym at our Ilmala office, and lunch at a discounted staff rate. You will also get to participate in events offered by the Posti Group’s occupational well-being foundation, such as wellness courses, concerts, sports events and amusement park days. We work in a hybrid model at our new headquarters in Postitalo, right in the center of Helsinki, as well as remotely.

For more information about this position, please contact Head of Business Legal, Minna Jokinen (+358504327923 / [email protected] ) either on Friday 6.2.2026 between 13.00-14.00 or on Friday 13.2.2026 between 13.00-14.00.

The recruitment process is as follows:

1. Phone discussion with the hiring manager

2. Interview with the hiring manager (face-to-face or via Teams)

3. Talent assessments

4. Final meetings with top candidates

5. Job offer

Is this your next career move? Please leave your application by 18.2.2026 via Posti’s recruitment system. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work community. We encourage applicants of different ages and genders, as well as persons belonging to linguistic, cultural, or other minorities to apply.

We hope to hear from you soon!

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