Head of Legal Finland

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. 

• →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.
  
  

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.