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.