Legal Counsel
Invensys - Acquired by Schneider Electric
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Espoo • Finland
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About the role
- Prepare and review tenders and contracts , and support customer negotiations.
- Review and negotiate channel partner agreements (e.g., Distribution, OEM, System Integrator, Services).
- Draft and maintain template agreements and terms & conditions .
- Provide pre-litigation and claims support .
- Oversee litigation and represent the organization in matters before courts, government agencies, or other authorities to protect the organization’s legal and business interests.
- Advise management and business units on all legal matters , including the potential impact of current and future regulations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Finnish and EU legal requirements and Group policies.
- Support local real estate matters and employment law issues.
- Provide training to management and business teams on legal and compliance topics.
- Manage external legal service providers and prepare materials to ensure that the organization’s interests are well represented.
Requirements
- Law degree and qualification to act as a lawyer in Finland
- Previous professional experience from a law firm or as an in-house lawyer – preferably in sectors such as Construction, Energy, or Renewables
- Knowledge on how an in-house legal department operates and can identify and analyze critical business issues, applying legal expertise to deliver practical solutions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential
- Fluent in Finnish and English, both written and spoken.
Benefits
- Flexibility: With our Global Flexibility at Work policy, and our hybrid work model, we empower our employees for their work-life integration.
- Career Development : We provide a rich environment for our people to grow and learn every day through our career development model.
- Good Benefits : Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as paid family leave, a culture of wellness and much more.
- Inclusive Environment : We build a culture of respect where everyone feels safe to be their authentic selves. We are fully committed to inclusion, and our policies and culture reflect this commitment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
law degreelegal expertisecontract negotiationlitigation managementcompliance knowledgeclaims supporttemplate agreement draftingregulatory impact analysisreal estate lawemployment law
Soft Skills
communication skillsnegotiation skillstraining abilitiesadvisory skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsrepresentation skillscollaboration skills
Certifications
qualification to act as a lawyer in Finland