Associate Trainee

Krogerus; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Krogerus is seeking ambitious and curious law students to join as Associate Trainees for a four-month, full-time period starting in May 2027 in Helsinki. You will gain hands-on experience in transactions, disputes, and strategic business decisions while developing your legal judgment and confidence.

Successful candidates have at least three years of legal studies, strong analytical thinking, and fluency in Finnish and English.

Qualifications

• Preferably completed at least three years of legal studies.
• Strong analytical thinking and initiative.
• Clear communication in Finnish and English.

Responsibilities

• Legal research and drafting for client work.
• Support complex client assignments with the team.
• Develop business-law judgement through practice.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Initiative

Teamwork

Finnish & English

Education

Law student

Job description

We are looking for ambitious and curious law students to join Krogerus as Associate Trainees for a four-month full-time trainee period starting in May 2027.

At Krogerus, learning starts with trust. From day one, our trainees are given meaningful responsibility, close support, and the opportunity to contribute to complex client work as part of the team. You'll gain firsthand insight into how complex transactions, disputes, and strategic decisions are handled in practice, while developing the skills, judgement, and confidence needed to succeed in business law.

To succeed in this role, you have preferably completed at least three years of legal studies and are genuinely interested in business law. You thrive in a demanding, team-oriented environment and value analytical thinking, initiative, and the ability to identify what truly matters. You communicate clearly in both Finnish and English and stay organised, reliable, and solution-oriented even in busy situations.

Sounds like your thing? Keep reading and find out what we can offer you.

Why choose Krogerus?

Learn through real responsibility

Your days will include a variety of tasks ranging from legal research and drafting to supporting complex client assignments together with your team. You will have room to take initiative, challenge yourself, and develop your own way of thinking as a future business lawyer. At Krogerus, learning is not something that happens on the side. It happens through responsibility, feedback, curiosity, and working with people who want to see you grow. Click here to explore the work of each team and make your team choice easier.

Grow in a modern law firm

A generous mindset is at the heart of how we work. We combine the standards of a leading business law firm with a modern way of working: low hierarchy, open dialogue, and the belief that good ideas can come from anyone, regardless of seniority. You will be encouraged to ask questions, share your ideas, and take part in discussions that help shape legal judgement. Working alongside experienced colleagues who support your development, you will have the opportunity to contribute from day one. Our ambition is high, but success is never a solo project. What matters most is your curiosity, commitment, and willingness to grow.

Build the foundation for a long-term career

We invest in your development because our goal is not simply to give you a trainee experience, but to help you build the foundation for becoming an exceptional business lawyer.

Many of our lawyers have started their careers with us as trainees. In fact, most of our Associate lawyers are recruited directly through our trainee programmes. For us, the Associate Trainee programme is not just a temporary role, it is often the first step toward a long-term career at Krogerus.

Ready to start building your judgement, confidence, and career in business law? Submit your application, CV, and a transcript of records from your studies in English by 8 November. Describe in your application what drives you and which specific practice group you would like to join and why.For both the Capital Markets and Public M&A and Competition & Regulatory teams, you can also indicate your interest in a traineeship starting in spring 2027.

Selected candidates will be invited for an individual interview. During the interview, you will meet two members of your future team.

Questions? Please check the FAQs on our website or feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Pauliina Sutela.

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