Do you want to shape our story with your personality, expertise and ambitions? At Hydro we are a global family of 35 000 people that extract, produce, shape and reuse the world’s most flexible and sustainable metal into infinite innovations and applications.
We seek a talented Legal Counsel to join our Company Secretariat. Working closely with Hydro’s top management, the Company Secretariat is responsible for corporate governance matters in Hydro.
This is an exciting opportunity for a pro-active lawyer to apply your legal expertise while gaining a broad understanding of Hydro’s global activities and value chain, through participation in Hydro’s governing bodies. For the right candidate, the position offers an attractive platform for professional and personal development.
Area of Responsibility
You will report to the Company Secretary and comprise the second legal resource in the secretariat. Your primary tasks will include to:
- Assist the Company Secretary in supporting the day-to-day activities of the President and CEO
- Provide advice on governance and securities law related matters
- Assist with preparations and follow-up from meetings in the Corporate Management Board
- Support the Company Secretary with legal secretary tasks for the Board of Directors, the Corporate Assembly and the Nomination Committee, including organizing meetings and assisting in setting the agendas
- Assist with preparations and coordination of the Company’s General Meetings
- Assist with inside information handling and assessments in relation to shares and bonds issued by the company, develop and maintain policies and provide employee training on such topics
- Contribute to continuous improvement and maintenance of governance related work processes and steering documents
- Assist with various administrative tasks, e.g. the company’s registration in Register of Business Enterprises
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Law
- 2-5 years’ relevant work experience
- Knowledge of corporate and securities law
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Fluency in Norwegian and English
- Proven ability to work efficiently and deliver high quality documentation, also in periods of high workload
To succeed in this role, you must demonstrate the ability to work independently and in a highly collaborative manner. You have a structured approach with great attention to detail and you thrive in a hectic and demanding environment where you can contribute to a high-performance culture. As the Company Secretariat’s responsibilities cover a wide range of tasks, we are looking for a positive, flexible, self-driven and solution-oriented candidate.
Additional Information
The position is based in Oslo and reports to the Company Secretary.
Please note that interviews for this vacancy will be scheduled for December 12 and 16.
Please enclose all relevant transcripts with your application (academic records/diplomas, certificates etc.). Only applications received through our online system will be considered, not via e-mail. As part of our recruitment process, we use Semac for background check.