(Senior) Legal Counsel

The NORDIC INVESTMENT BANK (NIB) offers you the chance to do banking that makes a difference. The projects that we finance benefit the environment and improve productivity in the Nordic-Baltic region. We are an international financial institution owned by the eight Nordic and Baltic countries, and we offer you the possibility to work with experts from around the world. Working at NIB offers a unique experience that will provide you with valuable opportunities and insights. We value diversity and we are a community of some 250 professionals located in the heart of Helsinki. The atmosphere is international, and our official working language is English.   

NIB's outstanding lending portfolio is close to EUR 24 billion, and the total balance sheet amounts to some EUR 45 billion. The Bank has the highest possible credit rating, AAA/Aaa, from leading credit rating agencies.  

The Legal Department’s Treasury Legal Unit is looking for a (Senior) Legal Counsel on a two-year fixed-term contract.  

Key responsibilities:  

• Draft, negotiate, and review treasury transaction documentation, including bond transactions, derivatives contract and confirmations as well as funding program updates 
  
  
• Support and develop automated post-trade documentation processes, legal templates and standard clauses
  
  
• Lead and participate in projects to digitalize, automate and streamline working processes
  
  
• Provide legal advice on treasury law matters
  
  
• Handle other legal and administrative tasks as required  

The ideal candidate should: 

• Have a Master of Laws degree
  
  
• Have minimum 2-4 years (Legal Counsel) or minimum 10 years (Senior Legal Counsel) of relevant work experience in finance and capital markets law gained at a law firm, in the banking sector, at a financial institution, or as in-house counsel
  
  
• Demonstrate an understanding of the ISDA framework, including the Master Agreement and standardized derivatives documentation (considered a strong asset)
  
  
• Have knowledge of financial markets regulation relevant for NIB
  
  
• Have strong IT-skills (e.g. Word, Teams, Copilot, SharePoint), be a quick learner of new digital tools, and have a keen interest in digitizing and automating tasks
  
  
• Be fluent in spoken and written English with the ability to draft and negotiate legal documents in English; knowledge of a Scandinavian language and/or Finnish is desirable
  
  
• Have strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  
  
• Have ability to multitask, prioritize and work under pressure
  
  
• Have attention to detail, be solution-oriented and diligent 

In addition we value: 

• Strong interpersonal skills supporting colleagues, anticipating needs, contributing to problem-solving and process improvements and driving shared goals 

• High integrity and a collaborative approach within the team 

• A proactive approach and the ability to meet deadlines 

We offer you: 

• A two-year contract with start of employment in January 2026 

• A multicultural working environment with a high level of professionalism 

• An exciting opportunity to develop your professional skills, and gain insights into the work of an international financial institution (IFI). NIB’s unique IFI status provides a new perspective on the financial industry 

The position is located at NIB’s headquarters in Helsinki, Finland and we offer a flexible way of working combining office life and remote work.  

Additional information 
 
For more information about this position, please contact Anna von Knorring, Chief Counsel and Head of Treasury Legal, email: anna.vonknorring@nib.int 
For general information about employment at NIB, please contact Marcos Esteves, Associate Director, HR Business Partner, email: marcos.esteves@nib.int  

To apply for the position and for more information about NIB, please visit https://www.nib.int/who_we_are/our_people/jobs. 

The deadline for submitting your application is 19.11.2025; however, applications will be processed successively when received. 

The vision of NIB is a prosperous and sustainable Nordic-Baltic region. Our employees are our strongest asset in realising this vision. Our core values are competence, commitment and cooperation.

In recruitment, NIB puts the main emphasis on personal and professional qualifications and experience.

NIB is a professional expert organisation, and encourages employees to continuously develop their professional competencies while maintaining a sustainable work-life balance.