Summer Trainee, Legal Trainee

During the summer you will gain valuable experience from your own field of study. We offer versatile and responsible tasks in an international company that builds for a more sustainable tomorrow? We are inspired by the limitless opportunities offered by the bioeconomy, and we lead the way towards a future beyond fossils. Join us on this exciting path!

We are now looking for a Legal Trainee to join our Legal Team in Helsinki, Finland, for a fixed term position (preferably from April/May to August/September 2022).

What you’ll do

You will be responsible for and assist legal team members in versatile assignments, including:

• Supporting UPM’s business areas and group functions in various contract law related engagements and contracting process development;
• Assist in legal tech related tasks and projects;
• Assist in other tasks in the legal function, such as data collection, preparation of background materials and acting as back-up for our legal professionals.

Who you are

We are looking for a person with positive attitude, service-oriented mindset and genuine interest to learn and grow as legal professional.

• Studies in law, with approx. 50-75% of the studies completed.
• Excellent English skills, written and oral. Also least basic Finnish language skills are needed.

Earlier work experience is not a must but following is seen an asset:

• Earlier work experience in law firm, authority’s office or in-house law department.
• Earlier knowledge/studies in contract law and/or legal tech is highly appreciated.
• The position will be further tailored depending on the chosen candidate’s background

UPM Legal Function is a global function with around 30 professionals assisting UPM’s business areas and global functions in a variety of legal matters, including areas of contracts, corporate transactions and financing, as well as corporate governance and compliance.

This is what we offer for you

• Meaningful job: We are proud of what we do. Our work highlights the expertise of our personnel, the high quality of our products and the company's values.
• Inspired and motivated teams: We have highly skilled workforce. We are a multifaceted, international organisation that works as a team to achieve our shared objectives.
• Development opportunities: With us you can build up your expertise. We provide opportunities to support your development throughout every stage of your career.
• Responsibility for people and environment: Our ethical principles embrace people as well as the environment. We are always striving to build a more sustainable future.

Are you ready?

Read more about summer recruitment process in Finland, applying, timeline, all available positions and more information on www.upm.com/summer or www.upm.com/kesa in Finnish. Application period ends 14 February 2022. Notice that new positions can still be opened during application period.

We will start processing the applications already during the application period. Please add your resume and CV at the same stage of application.

We are committed to being a responsible employer and participate in Responsible Summer Job -campaign.

A security background check may be performed for those selected to UPM positions, in accordance with the company recruitment guidelines and the Security Clearance Act 726/2014.

UPM is a non-smoking workplace in Finland.