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Roksanna Rotsun

Roksanna Rotsun

Vantaa

Summary

Senior In-House Counsel | Strategic Legal Partner | 15+ Years’ Experience

Business-focused and trusted legal advisor with over 15 years of progressive legal experience, primarily in in-house environments. Known for delivering practical, forward-thinking legal solutions that support business goals while safeguarding compliance and minimizing risk. Recognized for strong judgment, collaborative leadership, and the ability to communicate legal complexity in a clear, actionable way.

Strengths & Focus Areas:

  • Strategic Legal Guidance: Advise senior management and cross-functional teams on complex legal issues, providing commercially sound, solution-oriented counsel across a wide range of legal areas.
  • Risk Mitigation & Compliance: Proactively identify legal and regulatory risks, developing strategies that align with both corporate objectives and compliance standards.
  • Contract Lifecycle Management: Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements to support business operations and strategic partnerships.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Known for translating legal requirements into practical business advice, enabling informed decision-making across departments.
  • Corporate Governance: Ensure internal policies and procedures align with evolving legal and regulatory frameworks.
  • Training & Knowledge Sharing: Design and deliver tailored legal training to internal teams, enhancing compliance culture and operational understanding of legal requirements.
  • Leadership & Influence: Act as a key partner to leadership, influencing outcomes through credibility, clear communication, and a pragmatic approach.

Key Contributions:

  • Provided end-to-end legal support for commercial, corporate, and operational matters, ensuring business continuity and compliance across diverse jurisdictions.
  • Led contract negotiations and risk assessments for major transactions, consistently securing favorable outcomes for the company.
  • Delivered clear, actionable legal advice under pressure, supporting decision-making in fast-paced, high-stakes scenarios.
  • Facilitated legal trainings and compliance workshops, improving legal literacy across business units.
  • Balanced legal risk with business opportunity, contributing to growth strategies while maintaining strong governance.
  • Trusted advisor to executive leadership, regularly consulted for strategic planning and complex issue resolution.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Counsel EMEIA

Valmet Flow Control Oy
04.2022 - Current
  • Continued being responsible for all legal related matters in EMEIA MA within Flow Control BL. Was providing legal support to different business units, in particular, sales, purchasing and project units, to ensure dealmaking is in line with the internal requirements. Was supporting smooth transition of Neles corporation into Valmet environment. Was conducting various trainings and info sessions on different legal matters.
  • Developed comprehensive compliance programs to minimize potential legal risks and ensure adherence to relevant regulations.
  • Drafted clear and concise contracts that protected the company''s interests while facilitating successful business transactions.
  • Provided expert legal advice on complex matters for informed decision-making and risk mitigation.

Legal counsel EMEIA

Neles Oyj
06.2020 - 04.2022
  • Was responsible for all legal related matters in EMEIA MA. as providing legal support to different business units, in particular, sales, purchasing and project units, to ensure deal making is in line with the internal requirements. Was making expertise of contractual provisions and different matters from the perspective of different civil and common law jurisdictions. Was conducting trainings and info sessions on different legal matters. Was teaching and mentoring younger colleagues.
  • Participated in policy discussions to help shape legislative proposals affecting the company''s industry from a legal perspective.
  • Coordinated efforts among legal team members to ensure a consistent and collaborative approach to handling company-wide legal issues.

Legal counsel RUCIS and Ukraine

Metso Flow Control Oy
08.2018 - 06.2020
  • Was responsible for all BLs in RUCIS and Ukraine MA. Negotiated large (mostly mining) projects up to 200 MEUR. Was providing risk analysis and strategy on solving complicated issues with customers. Was training team improving knowledge and understanding risks and legal related requirements. Was promoting and advocating for company values and requirements on deal making.
  • Streamlined contract review process, resulting in reduced turnaround times and increased efficiency.
  • Drafted clear and concise contracts that protected the company''s interests while facilitating successful business transactions.
  • Trained company employees on key legal issues, enhancing awareness of potential risks and fostering a culture of compliance.

Legal counsel

Private practice
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Conducted private practice as legal counsel providing legal services to private clients, being mainly, representatives of foreign IT (gaming) corporations. Was advising on corporate matters, confidentiality obligations, personal data and IPR. Supported business activities to ensure clients' requirements are in line with the law.

Senior legal counsel

Magna International
07.2011 - 07.2017
  • Position of Senior legal advisor, responsible for 5 plants in Russia of biggest world automotive supplier. Has been trustful supervisor for team of 2 junior colleagues and outsourced members. Has been business partner for all legal issues and risk assessment, advising on all legal related matters. Interacted with government, was responsible for compliance as local compliance officer; had local corporate secretary role. Has created different internal processes and procedures, improved internal workflows. Has created and implemented strategy for big projects, participated in negotiations with world’s automotive manufacturers and major suppliers.

Education

Tax attorney

Saint Petersburg State University
05.2013

Civil law

Russian Academy of Justice
05.2010

Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Research
  • Problem Solving
  • Public Speaking
  • Persuasive Communication
  • Team player
  • Motivating
  • Contract drafting

Languages

English
German
Italian

Timeline

Legal Counsel EMEIA

Valmet Flow Control Oy
04.2022 - Current

Legal counsel EMEIA

Neles Oyj
06.2020 - 04.2022

Legal counsel RUCIS and Ukraine

Metso Flow Control Oy
08.2018 - 06.2020

Legal counsel

Private practice
08.2017 - 08.2018

Senior legal counsel

Magna International
07.2011 - 07.2017

Civil law

Russian Academy of Justice

Tax attorney

Saint Petersburg State University
Roksanna Rotsun