Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. 

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

Corporate Legal Affairs is looking for a legal professional to join the Corporate Legal Affairs team at the Wärtsilä Headquarters in Helsinki, Finland. The team manages and coordinates a variety of legal matters within the Wärtsilä group, including those in relation to M&A, IPR, competition law, data protection, cyber security, insider administration, group policies and administration.  

Your role and responsibilities  
 
As a Group Legal Counsel, you will work with various legal issues. Your focus will be to support the ICT sourcing team as well as the larger Indirect Procurement organization in their contracting activities. In addition to the supplier and service provider agreements, the work will cover data processing agreements and other privacy-related topics, whenever applicable. In the longer term, the tasks may be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You’ll be working as a part of an experienced Corporate Legal Affairs team with diverse expertise. You will report in fixed line to Deputy General Counsel Riitta Hovi, and in dotted line to Senior Group Counsel Pauliina Luukkonen. 
 
Requirements for the position: 

• A Master’s degree in law 
• Good knowledge of specific areas of law such as contracts and privacy
• Ability to operate on a global basis

Qualifications/to be able to succeed in the position we expect you to have: 
 

• At least 3 years of solid and relevant legal experience in a law firm or a corporation 
• Good collaboration skills 
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Project management skills
• Experience in working in a complex international matrix organisation
• Fluency in English, and other language skills such as Finnish and Swedish are an advantage
• Proactive working style with a solution-oriented mindset
• An eye for detail combined with big-picture understanding
• Ability to work in an international, multicultural environment, prior international work experience will be of advantage 

  
Why you and us?   
  
You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed to supporting an inclusive work community.   
Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.  
You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important to us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.   

Contact & next steps:  

Please submit your application by 26.03.2025 through our Careers portal. Applications submitted via email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.
 
In case you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact:
 
Riitta Hovi
Deputy General Counsel
riitta.hovi@wartsila.com

Last application date: 26/03/2025 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country's legislation is followed. 

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Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.