About this role
In this role, as a member of the Ethics and Compliance team, you will work with assignments on group level, and, at the same time, serve as the dedicated Ethics and Compliance resource for one or several of Stora Enso's Business Areas. More specifically, you will:
• Serve as the dedicated E&C resource for assigned Business Area(s), providing proactive and reactive legal support including risk assessments, policy interpretation, and compliance investigations • Monitor relevant regulatory developments in Finland and across the EU, covering anti-corruption, sanctions, data privacy, and sustainability-related obligations • Draft, update, and implement E&C policies and guidelines, ensuring consistent understanding and application across the organisation • Develop and deliver E&C training and awareness initiatives, both in person, online and through e-learning programmes • Contribute as an integrated member of the Group E&C team, taking ownership of group-level projects and supporting the Chief Compliance Officer as needed
Together with your team, you will also attempt to manage information in digital form by using AI, and thus continuously work towards making the routines more efficient and better. The Ethics and Compliance team consists of a group of professionals in several global locations. The team is spread across multiple locations but operates as a genuinely close-knit group, with strong connections and active day-to-day collaboration across geographies. Team members support one another and are encouraged to challenge each other constructively. This is a team where you are expected to contribute, grow, and be heard - ambition is welcomed, and opportunities for development are real. The position is based at Stora Enso’s headquarters in Katajanokka, Helsinki, but the position also involves occasional, pre-planned travel, mostly within Europe. You will report to the Chief Compliance Officer, who is based in Sweden.
Requirements
• Law education degree or other education and experience the employer deems relevant for this position
• At least 5–7 years of experience in ethics and compliance in an international environment, either in-house or at a law firm
• Strong knowledge of core E&C subject areas, including competition law, anti-corruption, trade sanctions, grievance and investigation as well as overall business ethics and corporate values
• Good understanding of the rapidly shifting regulatory environment relevant to corporate ethics and compliance, including Finnish and EU-level regulatory developments
• Good business understanding and ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice
• Fluent in Finnish and English (both written and spoken). Finnish language proficiency is required for this role, including the ability to conduct legal work in Finnish. Additional Meriting
• Swedish language proficiency, or proficiency in other languages with relevance for Stora Enso such as German, Polish, Dutch or Chinese
• Experience with compliance IT systems and digital and AI tools (e.g. e-learning platforms, case management tools, dashboards, Copilot, Legora)
• Project management experience and experience of rolling out cross-functional programmes in international organisations Personal Characteristics
• Strong sense of ethics & values, practising what he/she/they preaches
• Service oriented and proactive
• Strong analytical skills
• Structured and independent in work execution
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to relate to and build confidence among people on different levels • Curious, collaborative, and open to learn from colleagues outside of the legal team
Last day of application is 16th of October.