Legal Counsel

Req ID:506608 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time onsite Senior Legal Counsel in Oslo we are looking for?

In the Nordics alone ALSTOM has over 2000 employees with offices in Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen and Helsinki, as well as several local offices and service depots. Joining ALSTOM means being a part of a highly qualified team with an inclusive and responsible culture as the foundation.

Your future role:

We are looking for an ambitious Senior Legal Counsel who can provide legal support and expertise regarding legal issues arising from business activities with customers, partners and subcontractors. The position reports to Head of Legal in the Nordics supporting the business in all legal matters where the key accountabilities include:

•  Negotiating contracts and other legal documents.
• Support the business in all legal and contractual matters including claim management and dispute settlement.
• Contractual and legal evaluation of tender documents.
• Handling of corporate law matters.          
• Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

The position is based in Oslo, but you will be a part of the Nordic and the Central and Northen Europe Legal team. The role entails some traveling, both within the Nordics and to other sites in Europe.

All about you

It is mandatory to have a law degree in business law and relevant experience in an international business environment or law firm. You are familiar with international contracts and have had exposure to international practice, either through studies or work experience. It is considered a requirement to be familiar with public tenders. Fluency in Norwegian is required for this position. In addition, excellent English language skills are also expected.

On top of that we expect you to be open-minded, solution oriented and a team player. We appreciate a proactive approach to tasks and encourage taking initiatives and responsibilities. And of course, you are very business oriented. Strong ethical values aligned with the ALSTOM Code of Ethics are a given.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

We offer:

• Collaboration with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,
• Work with Swedish and international contracts, public tenders, and corporate law matters in an exciting, fast-paced global environment,
• Development opportunities towards becoming a trusted advisor to the business, contributing to strategic decisions and impactful negotiation,
• Benefits from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning opportunities,
• Benefits from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type:​Experienced​