We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our commercial legal team at Tieto Banktech. In this role, you will act as a trusted legal advisor to our business units, providing comprehensive legal support across our banking technology operations.

Key responsibilities
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including software licensing agreements, SaaS contracts, implementation agreements, professional services contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Lead complex contract negotiations with customers, vendors, and partners across multiple jurisdictions.
• Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks for handling contract risks.
• Provide strategic legal advice to business stakeholders on day-to-day commercial matters.
• Partner with sales, product, and delivery teams to structure deals that balance business objectives with legal risk management.
• Manage and resolve disputes, working with internal stakeholders and external counsel as needed.
• Develop and deliver legal training for business teams on topics such as contract fundamentals and risk management.

Qualifications
• Law degree and qualified to practice law in Norway.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant legal experience from reputable law firm or in-house legal department preferably in the technology or financial sectors.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business advice.
• Experience with banking technology or financial regulatory framework.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and matrix organizations.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

What we offer
• The opportunity to work with cutting-edge banking technology solutions.
• A collaborative and supportive legal team.
• Exposure to diverse legal challenges across multiple markets and jurisdictions.
• Hybrid work model with flexibility to work from home and onsite as needed
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Application date is January 20th 2026, but we will process applicants on a rolling basis.

Additional Information
At Tietoevry, we believe in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, genders (m/f/d), and walks of life to join our team, as we believe that this fosters an inspiring workplace and fuels innovation. Our commitment to openness, trust, and diversity is at the heart of our mission to create digital futures that benefit businesses, societies, and humanity.

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Company description

Tietoevry is evolving -- to Tieto
Our new name honours our Nordic roots, but our focus extends far beyond. Tieto means knowledge. We turn that knowledge into results that matter.

Tieto is a leading software and digital engineering services company with global market reach and capabilities. We provide customers across different industries with mission-critical solutions through our specialized software businesses Tieto Caretech, Tieto Banktech and Tieto Indtech, as well as Tieto Tech Consulting business. Our around 15 000 talented vertical software, design, cloud and AI experts are dedicated to empowering our customers to succeed and innovate with latest technology.

Tieto’s annual revenue is approximately EUR 2 billion. The company’s shares are listed on the NASDAQ exchange in Helsinki and Stockholm, as well as on Oslo Børs.