Legal Trainee

Outokumpu; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Outokumpu is seeking two Legal Trainees to join the Legal, Compliance & IPR team in Helsinki. You will support a global function in day‑to‑day work and contribute to an ethical, compliant corporate environment.

The role involves handling administrative tasks, assisting on projects and transactions, and drafting routine contracts. Start dates are May and October 2027 with flexible adjustments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws required (at start of traineeship).
• Fluent in Finnish and English, written and spoken.
• International exposure or trainee experience is a plus.
• Able to work swiftly, take initiative and manage multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Support the Legal, Compliance & IPR team in administrative tasks and databases.
• Assist on projects and transactions for the team.
• Contribute to implementing the Ethics and Compliance Program and third‑party screenings.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Review and draft routine contracts, NDAs, POAs, and board minutes.

Skills

Fluent Finnish

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

About the job

Did you ever wonder what it would feel like to be a part of a global industrial company producing something unique which is sustainable, durable, and designed to last forever?

Stop wondering - experience it! Become a part of Outokumpu, the global leader in stainless steel.

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

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

Your role:

• Supporting the Legal, Compliance & IPR team in various administrative tasks such as handling legal documentation, managing databases and developing processes
• Supporting the Legal, Compliance & IPR team in various projects and transactions
• 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 analysis
• Reviewing and drafting routine commercial contracts and other corporate documentation, such as NDAs, POAs and board/general meeting minutes

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 swiftly, flexibility, ability to take initiative and responsibility, helpful and curious attitude, trustworthiness, and reliability
• Ability to manage workload and being comfortable working on several matters simultaneously
• Working knowledge of Swedish or German is an advantage (but not required!)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

We offer:

• 1 year part‑time contract (full‑time during summer period)
• Competitive salary in line with the recommendations of Association of Finnish Lawyers
• Challenging and versatile 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
• Participation in sustainable work that will impact generations to come

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 May 2027, and another in October 2027. Nevertheless, these starting dates are somewhat flexible and can be slightly adjusted depending on the availability of the candidate, so please indicate when you would be available even if it would differ from these dates.