Senior Legal Counsel | Solar Foods Oyj & Paragraaffi
About this role
There will only ever be one first in-house lawyer. Join Solar Foods and help build the legal foundations of one of Finland's most pioneering technology companies!
At Solar Foods, we believe the future of food can be built differently. Founded in 2017 as a spin-off from research conducted at VTT and LUT University, Solar Foods has developed a groundbreaking technology that combines renewable electricity and bioprocess engineering to produce food beyond the limits of traditional agriculture. Today, we are a publicly listed Finnish technology company accelerating international commercialisation, expanding our production capabilities and building a completely new future for food through science, innovation and sustainability. Learn more about us: Solar Foods.
Build more than a legal function
As Senior Legal Counsel, you will work side by side with our CEO, leadership team and colleagues across the organization at one of the most exciting stages of Solar Foods' journey. As our first in-house lawyer, you'll establish how legal supports the business, helping Solar Foodists make informed decisions while balancing legal excellence with business objectives and laying the legal foundations for our next stage of international growth.
This role is designed for someone who enjoys working close to where decisions are made, takes ownership and wants to see the direct impact of their expertise. Your contribution will extend far beyond legal advice: you will help the business move forward with confidenceas a trusted legal advisor.
What will your everyday work look like?
Your work will be broad, varied and genuinely international. While no two days are exactly alike, five key themes will define your role.
1. Enabling commercial growth
A significant part of your work will focus on drafting, negotiating and advising on commercial agreements, strategic partnerships and technology collaborations. Working closely with customers, suppliers and commercial teams across multiple markets, y