Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
Legal Intern - Summer 2026
Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea?
We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?
About Us
Wärtsilä, a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets, is excited to offer a Summer Legal Intern position within our North American Marine Legal & Compliance team. Located in the vibrant city of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, this opportunity is ideal for 1st year law students looking to immerse themselves in the field of marine legal affairs and compliance.
About the role
Joining our team means becoming part of an international endeavor towards sustainable societies and a renewable energy future. You will be a member of a dynamic and highly professional Legal and Compliance in-house team, passionate about delivering high-quality services. This position offers significant growth opportunities in legal expertise through exposure to a variety of legal tasks.
This is a paid internship opportunity exclusively for first-year law school students. The position requires a hybrid schedule, with three days per week onsite at our Fort Lauderdale office.
Join Our Marine Legal & Compliance Team!
Responsibilities
As a Legal Intern, your primary focus will be to provide pivotal legal support across various facets of our business. Key responsibilities include:
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Supporting the implementation of new regulations impacting Wärtsilä's operations, particularly in commercial transactional management.
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Providing business-oriented legal support across Wärtsilä Americas.
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Drafting, reviewing, and commenting on contracts and other documents from a legal perspective.
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Assisting in the negotiation of business transactions.
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Helping manage and mitigate legal and contractual risks.
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Supporting the management of claims and disputes.
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Contributing to the development of training programs, legal practices, and operational methodologies.
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Participating in the enhancement of Wärtsilä's legal policies.
Qualifications
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Currently enrolled in an American Law School, having completed the first year by the time this position begins.
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An interest in Commercial, Transactional, and Maritime law.
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Ability to work independently, with initiative, and possess strong influencing skills.
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Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
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Proficient in problem-solving and decision-making.
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Proactive and solution-oriented with a keen eye for detail.
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Ability to understand complex agreements and draft corresponding documents.
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High ethical and professional standards.
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Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
Required Additional Documents
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Please upload the following materials in the “Other attachements” section:
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Official college transcripts
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Law school transcripts
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A writing sample demonstrating your legal research and drafting skills
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Last application date: 31/12/2025
Candidates for regular U.S and Puerto Rico positions must be a U.S. citizen, national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee with valid work permit or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255a(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H1B, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law.
Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.
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.
Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA have implemented a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process.
Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.
This is Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.
Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami