Legal Counsel

About the role

Are you a commercially minded lawyer who wants to help shape the future of energy? Join Wärtsilä Energy as a Legal Counsel in our Energy Services Legal & Compliance team in Houston, Texas. Energy Services provides lifecycle services and solutions to power plant owners around the world. In this role, you will be a trusted legal partner to the business, advising on a wide range of legal and compliance matters and helping build new business models, including decarbonisation services. You will be part of a global legal team and report to the Head of Legal, Energy Services. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the transition toward a 100% renewable energy future, work with a global organisation with a strong local presence, and enjoy meaningful, challenging work with real opportunities to grow personally and professionally. The role is hybrid, with an expectation of two days per week at the office.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercially oriented, solution‑based legal support and compliance advice on a variety of business matters.
• Review, negotiate, draft and advise on various types of transactions and commercial contracts.
• Support the business in the development and implementation of business models and concepts.
• Support compliance and governance management in the business.
• Manage claims and disputes.
• Provide training to the business on relevant legal and compliance issues.
• Actively participate in the development and implementation of policies, work processes and templates.

Requirements

• A law degree (J.D. or equivalent).
• Experience as an in‑house or private practice lawyer.

Qualifications

• Energy sector experience is a plus.
• Experience with international corporate and commercial transactions, such as contracting models, cross‑border projects, and long‑term service agreements.
• Fluent English and Spanish.

Skills

• Strong negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• A business and customer mindset, with the ability to see the big picture and focus where you add the most value.
• Interest in digitalisation, legal technology, and AI, and in improving legal processes through technology.
• An innovative, solution‑oriented approach and a collaborative team spirit.
• Comfort working in multicultural and virtual teams,