HEAD OF LEGAL & COMPLIANCE

Job title:

HEAD OF LEGAL & COMPLIANCE

Company

Mercuri Urval

Job description

Become coeo’s legal expert in Helsinki. Drive compliance, license acquisition, and AI-fueled customer relations in a dynamic fintech atmosphere.The positionHead of Legal & Compliance – FinlandAs part of our exciting expansion into the Finnish market we are now seeking a proactive and solution-oriented legal expert to step into the role of Head of Legal and Compliance in Helsinki.This crucial role focuses on acquiring the collection license in Finland and ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.Key responsibilities:

• Facilitate the acquisition of the collection license for coeo Perintä Oy in Finland.
• Ensure compliance with Finnish laws and continually enhance operational procedures.
• Develop internal guidelines related to legal and collection procedures.
• Contribute to internal training and develop practical tools to strengthen compliance.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, partners and authorities.
• Provide legal insights and support for business decisions and negotiations.

Candidate profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in law or business, or a credit degree from Rastor-instituutti.
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant legal experience, preferably within credit and financial transactions.
• Fluent in Finnish and English; Swedish is advantageous.
• Possess strong presentation, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, flexible, and collaborative attitude with high integrity and professional maturity.

Join usBe part of a team that embraces customer-centric values and innovative AI-driven solutions. If you are ready to navigate complex legal landscapes and contribute to our mission, apply now to become a key player in shaping the future of debt collection in Finland.Recruitment processIn this recruitment we are collaborating with Mercuri Urval. Please send your CV and cover letter in English through Apply function ref.no. FI-18461 no later than June 29th. For additional information please contact Mercuri Urval consultant Peter Aspenholt via e-mail: or phone: 040 756 7316.About the companycoeo stands as a technology-driven leader in debt collection, leveraging cutting-edge AI to transform claims management and ensure balanced, efficient customer relationships. As a dynamic “speedboat” in the industry, we merge capacity with fintech-like agility. At coeo, customer satisfaction isn’t just a goal — it’s our mission. Our innovative AI processes, supported by industry-leading insights and expertise, have positioned us as Europe’s fastest-growing technology-based debt collection company.The company, established in 2010, has achieved a turnover of €260 million, managing 6.5 million debt collection cases. Headquartered in Germany, the coeo group currently operates in Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Great Britain, Sweden, and Norway, employing a workforce of over 900 professionals.Read more:Apply nowE-mail *Already registered? Log in here!Phone number *First name(s) *Last name *GenderA selection of gender is not mandatory, and not making a selection will have no consequences for you in our cooperation. This data is used for diversity monitoring only: creating aggregated statistics regarding the diversity of candidates in relation to particular roles or fields; conducting studies into equal treatment; assisting clients in achieving their diversity goals; tracking the outcome of our work on inclusion.Country *Current/latest employerCurrent/latest positionSubmit CV * BrowseSubmit letter Browse Where did you learn about this job?Where did you learn about this job?I acknowledge that by joining Mercuri Urval’s Executive Network and applying for this position my information will be collected, used, and shared as described in Mercuri Urval’s Privacy Notice. I understand that I can object to this processing at any time by contacting Mercuri Urval at gdpr.int@mercuriurval.com.

Expected salary

Location

Helsinki

Job date

Fri, 30 May 2025 05:17:23 GMT

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