Legal Trainees @ Stora Enso

Are you a law student who: ✅ is eager to gain experience in varying legal tasks in an international environment?✅ has previous experience working in a law firm or an in-house legal department?✅ is at least halfway through your law studies? If you responded YES to all three questions, this position might be for you! We are looking for two Legal Trainees to join Stora Enso for a 12-month fixed-term position. The first Legal Trainee term is scheduled to start in January 2027, and the second in September 2027. In your application, please indicate which term you are applying for or which term you would prefer. The position is full-time and based at Stora Enso’s headquarters in Katajanokka, Helsinki. Although this is a full-time role, there’s flexibility for you to attend lectures and exams when necessary. In your day-to-day work, you will gain comprehensive insights into different areas of the legal function and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across Stora Enso. You will support legal counsels with a range of day-to-day tasks, including conducting legal research, preparing corporate documents (e.g., AGM materials), and drafting, negotiating, and reviewing agreements (e.g., non-disclosure agreements). You will also work on compliance matters, including policy administration and contributing to AI-related projects. In this role, you will work directly with internal stakeholders and take ownership of assignments independently, with the support of your colleagues whenever needed. This is an excellent opportunity for a law student to broaden their knowledge and develop practical skills across different areas of law. This position is a perfect fit for you if you have: ✅ at least 180 credits of completed legal studies and a background in diverse legal tasks from previous internships; ✅ a proactive and self-driven approach to accomplishing tasks and an ability to learn quickly; ✅ an analytical mindset and the competence to prioritize conflicting demands from multiple business clients in a fast-paced environment; ✅ a curious mindset and a strong willingness to learn; and ✅ strong communication skills – fluency in both written and oral English and Finnish is required. Stora Enso offers you: 🔹 a unique opportunity to learn about the tasks and responsibilities of the legal department within an international corporation; 🔹 a possibility to work on versatile assignments with highly skilled professionals; 🔹 modern, high-quality office spaces in a prime location; and 🔹 a diverse working culture with a low hierarchy and support from your team when needed. 📍 Part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. Stora Enso creates better choices for society by accelerating the transition to a circular bioeconomy. Stora Enso Group Legal consists of several sub-teams: Legal Services, Ethics and Compliance, Responsible Value Chain, Governance and Intellectual Property, supporting the six Business Areas and Group Functions. Stora Enso's Legal organization provides all colleagues with high-quality legal advice in all areas from contracts to competition law to enable the realization of Stora Enso’s strategy. Stora Enso Legal is headed by EVP People and Legal, General Counsel who is reporting to the CEO. Did we pique your interest? If this sounds like the perfect next career move for you, please send us your CV, cover letter, and up-to-date transcript of studies by 20 October 2026 to get the conversation going! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our recruitment consultant Milla Numminen (from Monday to Wednesday and on Friday, +358 50 336 4396 / [email protected]). 👋 P.S.: Apply as soon as possible – we will start reviewing applications and getting to know candidates already during the application period. The selected person will undergo a health check-up and drug testing.