Legal Trainee

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We are looking for two Legal Trainees to join our Legal & Compliance team based in Helsinki.

As a Legal Trainee, you will support the global Legal & Compliance team in a broad range of tasks to ensure the efficient operation of the function in an international and evolving legal, compliance and ethical environment.

Your role:

• Reviewing and drafting routine commercial contracts and other corporate documentation, such as NDAs, POAs and board/general meeting minutes.
• Supporting the Legal & Compliance team in administrative tasks such as handling legal documentation, managing databases and developing processes.
• Supporting the Legal & Compliance team in various projects such as M&A and Annual General Meeting.
• Supporting with the implementation of Outokumpu’s Ethics and Compliance Program, including conducting of third-party screenings and creation of documentation and training materials.
• Conducting legal research and monitoring developments in the legislative and business context.
   

About you:

• Bachelor of Laws (at the time of start of the traineeship).
• Fluent in Finnish and English, in both verbal and written form.
• Prior international exposure, such as a student exchange or traineeship abroad, is an advantage.
• Prior trainee experience from a law firm or an in-house legal team.
• Ability to work under pressure, flexibility, ability to take initiative and responsibility, helpful and curious attitude, trustworthiness, and reliability.
• Working knowledge of Swedish or German is an advantage (but not required!).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
   

We offer:

• 1 year part-time contract.
• Competitive salary in line with the recommendations of Association of Finnish Lawyers.
• Challenging job in an international environment.
• Team of high-skilled and supportive professionals.
• Opportunity to develop your professional skills and to gain unique work experience.
• A company that has confidence in your capacity to take responsibility, be proactive, and independent.
• Educational programs, ensuring the expansion of your skills and knowledge.
• Participation in sustainable work that will impact generations to come.
• Flexible working hours.
   

You will be located in our Headquarters in Helsinki and report to Head of Legal, Group Functions.

We are looking for one to start in the beginning of October 2025, and another in May 2026. Nevertheless, these starting dates are flexible and can be adjusted depending on the availability of the candidate, so please apply and indicate when you would be available even if it would differ from these dates.
 

For further information, please contact recruiter Airida Mikelskaite at airida.mikelskaite@outokumpu.com
 

If you are motivated to succeed and can see yourself in this role, please submit your application (CV and 1 page cover letter in pdf) in English latest on Wednesday May 14, 2025.
 

We commence evaluation of the applications already before the final application date, so don't hesitate to apply earlier!
 

We strive for an organization that is characterized by diversity, and we welcome all applicants who meet our requirements regardless of gender, age, or ethnic background.