Managing Counsel, MEA

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?

Wärtsilä is seeking a lawyer with a passion for green energy and renewables for the Energy Storage Business’s Sydney office in a hybrid, permanent and full-time position.

The managing counsel will head a team to execute our legal strategy for Wärtsilä’s Energy Storage Business in the Americas. The ideal candidate is a transactional lawyer with experience in infrastructure contracting; energy storage and software experience will be valuable in this role. Prior experience with managing a legal team is a plus. This counsel will join a global team of lawyers within Wärtsilä's Energy Storage Business, a separate reporting segment focused on the integration of energy storage equipment and the development and deployment of optimization storage globally.

This role reports to the Vice President, Legal & Compliance, Energy Storage Business.

The responsibilities include:

· Providing legal advice and assistance on sales, lifecycle, project execution, supply chain/strategic purchasing negotiations, and disputes in energy storage in the Americas.

· Advising on energy storage equipment supply and software licensing contracts, including negotiating, drafting, and addressing commercial and operational risks.

· Managing and consulting with external counsel on disputes and local law challenges.

· Identifying risks from emerging regulatory changes in key markets and proposing business-ready solutions.

· Sharing lessons with sales colleagues to promote continuous learning.

· Collaborating with the business to create templates and solutions for new build equipment supply contracts, white labeling, software products, and services.

· Refining Wärtsilä governance policies to streamline work processes and support the business.

· Promoting safety and ethics in all aspects of the Energy Storage business.

Additional requirements include:

Education:

Qualified lawyer in Australia, eligible to work without a visa in Sydney.

Experience and Skills:

· Minimum of 5 years’ experience in private law firm practice or an in-house corporate legal role.

· Proficiency in English and Spanish (oral and written).

· Experience in construction or utility projects, renewable energy/energy storage, and software licensing.

Other skills:

· Positive attitude and ability to develop business-minded solutions.

· Initiative and keen sense of ethics.

· Negotiation and customer interaction experience, with occasional travel readiness.

· Solid drafting, presentation, and communication skills in both English.

· Ability to work across multiple time zones and virtual teams in a multicultural organization.

Last application date: 29/05/2025 

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. 

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.

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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.