Head of Legal Finland

Job description

The opportunity Hitachi Energy is looking for a high-calibre legal counsel to work as Head of Legal for the legal entity in Finland and strengthen Hitachi Energy’s global legal team by providing legal advice to all business units in Finland with an oversight role for Baltics. You will bring your legal know-how to diverse tasks, and ensure all contractual activities are executed in accordance with the relevant regulations and instructions as well as local statutory provisions.

Reporting to Head of Legal Europe, the successful candidate will implement global strategy and advise local management and business units on a wide range of legal and integrity issues. The preferred working location for this role is Helsinki or Vaasa, with the possibility to work in hybrid model. This role may require some domestic and overseas travelling occasionally. The position is open as the present Head of Legal Finland takes the next step in his career.

How you’ll make an impact Provide expert legal advice over a broad range of issues affecting different business units, especially for contracts and tenders. In addition, legal advice to projects under execution within the business units. Proactively develop effective legal strategies, mitigation actions and practical solutions in support of business activities. Negotiate acceptable contract terms with customers, liaising with all internal stakeholders in the process, including risk review processes.

Promote dispute avoidance and manage disputes and litigations with all internal and external stakeholders. Ensures excellent corporate governance and management of the operational company at country level. Support strong implementation of the Code of Ethic and Business Conduct and assist with investigation and resolution of integrity-related issues. Be an active member of the local Country Management Team and member of the local Board of Directors.

Act as a local contact point for data privacy matters in close co-operation with the global Privacy Team. Design and deliver training on contractual and legal aspects. Be an active member of the global Legal and Integrity community and support the global team when needed. Manage and lead one direct report (Legal Counsel). Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background University Law Degree (Master of Law). Finnish and English language skills. Strong interest in technology and process improvement. Strong experience 7-10 years relating to, for example, major construction/ engineering projects and track record of handling complex international corporate and commercial transactions as well as claims and litigations. Experience in YSE 1998, FIDIC, NL/NLM and Orgalim general terms and conditions is a benefit.

Committed, business-minded and solution-oriented. Well-developed communication, self-confidence, strong decision-making capability, and interpersonal skills including team spirit as well as the ability to influence at all levels. More about us Ready for an exciting new challenge? Apply for the position by 31 October 2026. Interviews will be conducted as candidates apply, and the position will be filled once a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Marika Kuusisto, Talent Partner, at +358 50 335 8700.