Join the Future of Fossil-Free Aviation

Location: Oslo or Berlin | Start Date: as soon as possible | full time | Experience: 3-5 years

Are you ready to drive the energy transition in aviation? By converting CO2 and water into synthetic fuels, we at Norsk e-Fuel are pioneering Europe's path to sustainable aviation fuel. It is our goal to industrialize power-to-liquid production and replace fossil oil for the generations to come. Founded in 2019, our work is supported by a coalition of technology innovators, engineers, and financers from leading industries. Together, we are creating solutions that bring us closer to a fossil-free world.

We are looking for a dedicated, hands-on Legal Counsel/Contract Manager to join our growing team. If you are a legal professional interested in shaping a new industry in sustainable aviation, we would be glad to hear from you. Join us to build the legal foundations that will support the future of fossil-free fuels.

What You Will Do

As a Legal Counsel/Contract Manager, you will collaborate closely with management and our cross-functional team to maintain and develop strategic, forward-looking legal solutions that support the company’s long-term goals:

Assess and advise the management on legal matters with special focus on corporate and commercial contracts in an international context

Draft, review, negotiate and administrate commercial and other agreements to scale the company’s business

Apply strategic and creative thinking to your day-to-day work, developing clear and future-oriented legal frameworks that align with business objectives and mitigate risk

Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract records and documentation

Stay ahead of contract deadlines, renewals, and compliance obligations

Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, industry standards and internal governance documents

Manage and coordinate external legal support

Work on legal due diligence matters and documentation in connection with corporate transactions and strategic projects

Conduct internal legal training to raise awareness on key contractual and compliance matters

Advise on and monitor regulatory developments relevant to the business, ensuring timely implementation of necessary changes

What We Offer

Be part of a mission to de-fossilize aviation and contribute to mitigating climate change

Work alongside top experts in project development, carbon capture, hydrogen production, and renewable energy

Enjoy 30 days of vacation (6 weeks)

Benefit from comprehensive personal and travel insurance, including family coverage (applicable when based in Norway)

Take advantage of education and development options for professional growth

Work in modern, collaborative office spaces in Oslo with subsidized lunches

Enjoy the flexibility of remote work options

Be part of a culture of trust that values creativity, innovation, and professional growth, where your work will directly shape our strategy and impact the climate

Being an expert from day one is not expected; there is space for development and growth

Your Profile

A degree in law (alternatively, as a contract manager: degree in a related field)

3-5 years of relevant experience, either at a law firm or in an in-house legal department

A solid understanding of contract law and experience in contract drafting, corporate law, and general commercial legal matters

Strong communication skills across different stakeholders and ability to work across departments; fluency in English is required, and proficiency in a Nordic language is a plus

A proactive and hands-on attitude with attention to detail and characterized by a structured way of working

A solution-oriented approach and the ability to reduce legal complexity with the goal to render practical, tailored legal and related advice

Proactive and creative thinking, with the ability to thrive as a self-starter in an interdisciplinary environment

A problem-solving mindset and contributing to a forward-thinking, constructive team spirit

Experience working across multiple jurisdictions is a plus

How to Apply:

Please submit your application through Finn.no. If you're unable to create a profile on the platform, you may submit your application via email at career@norsk-e-fuel.com. You only need to use one of these methods to apply.

If sending your application to career@norsk-e-fuel.com* please include the following:

Subject: Position you are applying for + Full Name

Cover Letter and CV

Earliest Start Date

Join us and help create a fossil-free future for aviation!

*Please note that the given e-mail address is a distributor with several recipients.