Associate Trainee

Paragraaffi Oy; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Krogerus is looking for ambitious and curious law students to join as Associate Trainees for a four-month full-time trainee period starting in January 2027. You will gain firsthand insight into complex transactions, disputes, and strategic decisions, while developing skills, judgment, and confidence in business law.

Success depends on teamwork, initiative, and clear communication in Finnish and English, in a demanding, supportive environment at Krogerus in Helsinki.

Qualifications

• Enrolled law student with preferably 3+ years of study in law.
• Proficiency in Finnish and English.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Analytical thinking and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Legal research and drafting tasks as part of client work.
• Supporting complex client assignments together with your team.
• Developing judgment and business-law acumen through hands-on exposure.

Skills

Finnish language

English language

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Initiative

Education

Enrolled law student with 3+ years of study

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 January 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 organized, reliable, and solution-oriented even in busy situations.

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.

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.

Requirements

• Enrolled law student with preferably 3+ years of study in law.
• Proficiency in Finnish and English.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Analytical thinking and initiative.

Application deadline: 16 August.

Interview Process

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

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