Summer Legal Intern

 
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.

Why you and us
You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers that will help pour into you. We offer interesting and challenging internship tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team environment.

Application Process
Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Please submit your application by the deadline of May 10th, 2024. The planned start date for this position is June 1st, 2024.

At Wärtsilä, we cherish diversity, inclusivity, and equal employment opportunities. We welcome all applicants to be their authentic selves and succeed based on job-relevant merits and abilities. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.