On-Call Trainee, Legal

Wärtsilä Corporation; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 10,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Wärtsilä Corporation is seeking an On-Call Trainee, Legal, to support the Compliance team from Helsinki (remote options include Vaasa or Turku). The role is designed for a full-time student and allows up to 25 hours per week, blending studies with hands-on experience in international corporate compliance.

You'll work within the Global Compliance Investigations and Competition Law team, performing legal research, document review, and assisting with policy materials and trainings.

Qualifications

• Ongoing law studies (preferably in the later stages of your studies).
• Previous experience in a law firm or an in-house legal department is considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Interest in compliance, corporate governance, and international business law.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global environment.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance investigations through legal research, document review, and case administration
• Assist with compliance policies, guidance, training materials, and internal communications
• Conduct legal research and support compliance risk assessments and monitoring activities

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

English proficiency

Independent worker

Collaborative work

Education

Ongoing law studies

Job description

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 a 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?

We are looking for an On-Call Trainee, Legal, with the main responsibility of supporting Wärtsilä's Compliance team. The preferred location for this position is Helsinki, but also Vaasa or Turku, Finland are negotiable. We offer the possibility of hybrid work.

In this role, you can work up to 25 hours per week. To be considered for this position, you need to be a full-time student currently pursuing a degree in Finland.

Your role and responsibilities

As an On-Call Trainee, Legal, in Wärtsilä's Compliance team, you will support global compliance activities related to anti-corruption, competition law, investigations, and ethics & integrity. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in an international business environment while developing practical skills in corporate compliance. The tasks can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You’ll be working as a part of the Global Compliance Investigations and Competition Law team with diverse expertise.

Your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Support compliance investigations through legal research, document review, and case administration
• Assist with compliance policies, guidance, training materials, and internal communications
• Conduct legal research and support compliance risk assessments and monitoring activities

To be able to succeed in the position, we expect you to have:

• Ongoing law studies (preferably in the later stages of your studies)
• Previous experience working in a law firm or an in-house legal department is considered an advantage
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Interest in compliance, corporate governance, and international business law
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global environment

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership, and taking responsibility for our work. We support each other’s growth, and co‑creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have the courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe that by being your own true self, you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team, and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

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.

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country legislation is followed.

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 .