Summer Legal Intern

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?

 
Summer Legal Intern

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 paid internship opportunity is for first year law school students only.  But be able to work a hybrid role, 1-2 days per week in our Ft. Lauderdale office.  

Join Our Marine Legal & Compliance Team!

Responsibilities

• As a Summer Legal Intern, your primary focus will be to provide pivotal legal support across various facets of our business. Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting the implementation of new regulations impacting Wärtsilä's operations, particularly in commercial transactional management.
• Providing business-oriented legal support across Wärtsilä Americas.
• Drafting, reviewing, and commenting on contracts and other documents from a legal perspective.
• Assisting in the negotiation of business transactions.
• Helping manage and mitigate legal and contractual risks.
• Supporting the management of claims and disputes.
• Contributing to the development of training programs, legal practices, and operational methodologies.
• Participating in the enhancement of Wärtsilä's legal policies.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an American Law School, having completed the first year by the time this position begins.
• An interest in Commercial, Transactional, and Maritime law.
• Moot court or law review experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently, with initiative, and possess strong influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Proactive and solution-oriented with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to understand complex agreements and draft corresponding documents.
• High ethical and professional standards.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Last application date: 16/02/2025 

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. 

Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

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.

This is Wärtsilä 

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.