Legal Trainee

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Are you ready to shape the future with confidence?

We are looking for a legal trainee to join our dynamic team of experienced and talented legal colleagues in our Vaasa office.

As a legal trainee, you will assist our professionals in various assignments e.g. by doing background research, preparing documents, drafting agreements, memorandums, and other legal documentation as well as handling communication with the authorities. You will work with colleagues from different disciplines and talented professionals from all over world as our practice is strongly growing. EY can offer much more than a traineeship if you are curious and explore EY's capabilities to its fullest.

The internship period is approximately six months. The final duration will be agreed together with the selected trainee. The start date is flexible, with the possibility to begin in spring 2026-before the summer holiday season-or in autumn 2026, depending on our mutual agreement.

Qualifications

* Currently pursuing an academic degree in law, preferably with at least 180 ECTs
* Fluent written and oral skills in Swedish or Finnishor both, as well as fluency in English
* Advanced skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

What we look for:

* Deep interest in business law and motivation to develop as a legal professional
* Can-do attitude and flexibility
* Outgoing personality and ability to adapt to new challenges as a true team player

Ideally, you'll also have

* Previous work experience in the legal industry or related field

What's in it for you:

* Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
* Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds - both professionally and culturally.
* Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
* Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society.

What you can expect

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

* Please submit your resume, cover letter and transcript by March 8, 2026. We review applications during the application period, so we encourage you to apply soon.
* If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will invite you to an interview. Interviews are conducted at our Vaasa office or virtually, depending on your circumstances.
* Please note that candidates selected for the position will be required to undergo a background check. This process includes: - Submission of a study transcript or degree certificate

For more information about the recruitment process

Talent Attraction & Acquisition Specialist, Jasmin Nerg / jasmin.nerg@fi.ey.com

For more information about the position

Senior Manager, Law, Jessica Vuorenmaa / jessica.vuorenmaa@fi.ey.com

At EY, we celebrate diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you have any questions, require assistance, or need adjustments to the recruitment process due to a disability, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [rekrytointi@fi.ey.com]. We are here to support you.

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