Associate Trainee

We are currently looking for an associate trainee with a special interest in public procurement. This position would suit someone who is in the final years of their studies, wishes to gain experience of working in an international environment, and is eager to put their skills into practice. The position will be filled as soon as possible, and the starting date for the trainee period is negotiable.

Our Public Procurement Practice

We have an exceptional Public Procurement Practice, which is part of Hannes Snellman's IP & Technology Team. Our mandates range from advising contracting authorities on their most complex procurements to offering strategic advice and assisting in negotiations and distressed contractual relationships. We also support suppliers in tendering competitions by outlining strategies, assisting in negotiations, preparing bids, and handling various disputes. In addition, we advise clients on public procurement aspects of large infrastructure or M&A projects and regularly investigate in-house relationships and contract amendments. This variety keeps our work interesting and versatile. We frequently cooperate with other teams within our firm, as there are many angles closely associated with public procurement, such as disputes, technology, competition, and real assets. When you work with us, you get to experience a fun-loving atmosphere while tackling the most demanding public procurement mandates in the market.

Job Description and Responsibilities

You will be working with a special focus on public procurement assignments alongside experienced lawyers and legal assistants for a fixed period of time. As an associate trainee, you will experience what it would be like to work as a newly qualified associate lawyer at Hannes Snellman, as the work descriptions of the two are quite similar. Your duties will include:

• drafting, commenting, and reviewing legal documents
• carrying out research
• gathering and analysing information
• dealing with authorities
• writing news, case summaries, and blog posts
• using our procurement AI tool

Skills and Requirements

As this is a trainee position, we do not expect you to know everything, but to ensure that you will be able to succeed in your duties, we do require:

• at least 150 study credits before applying
• genuine interest in business law with a special focus on public procurement
• fluency in written and spoken Finnish and English
• attention to detail
• ability to take initiative
• good interpersonal skills

Most of all, we value positive attitude and willingness to learn.

What Is in It For You?

At Hannes Snellman, we cherish a sense of community, and we will do our best to make you feel part of the team from day one. On your first day, you will be assigned a tutor who will support you throughout your traineeship, and before diving into your duties, you will participate in a comprehensive orientation. Our trainees also have the chance to get together in a more informal setting when we organise traditional trainee evenings or other fun events. As we are determined to maximise your learning experience as a trainee, you will receive regular feedback and have the opportunity to attend our Hannes Academy lectures and mentoring breakfasts on a variety of topics. We also offer you good benefits (lunch and recreation benefit, and a ticket for public transport) and a competitive salary.

Join Us

If this sounds like your cup of tea, please submit your application, CV, matriculation examination diploma, and an up-to-date transcript of your studies by 1 April 2025 at the latest. Please note that we will be interviewing candidates on a rolling basis throughout the application period, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Remember to write your application and CV in English and to include your preferred starting date and length of the trainee period in your application.

After submitting your application, you will be asked to do a short preliminary assignment. The assignment consists of logical reasoning and problem solving exercises.

Should you have any questions regarding the post or the application process, please contact Mari Sipiläinen either by e-mail (mari.sipilainen@hannessnellman.com) or telephone (+358 40 7630 997).