Hannes Snellman is a top-tier Nordic law firm with 350 outstanding lawyers and other professionals based in Finland and Sweden. We advise leading international and local corporations across all business sectors. In addition to unique assignments, we offer our employees an opportunity to work with sharp-minded professionals in an atmosphere of inclusiveness. Our employees have different backgrounds and personalities, but we all share the same values: a commitment to provide high-quality services and a passion for what we do. We encourage independent thinking and take great pride in the professionalism of our teams and individuals. Today’s successful recruits are tomorrow’s firm.

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We are currently looking for Knowledge Management Trainees for the trainee periods starting in autumn 2023 and spring 2024. This position would suit someone who is in the third or fourth year of their studies, wishes to gain experience of working in an international environment, and is eager to put their skills into practice.

“As a KM trainee, you get to work with diverse tasks and learn about all areas of law. This is also a great opportunity to find out what you are interested in. One of the best parts of the traineeship has definitely been the supportive KM team and the fact that you get to be a part of the amazing Hannes Snellman atmosphere. ” 
– KM Trainee 2022

Job Description and Responsibilities

You will be working part time assisting our lawyers in research and fact-finding, and taking care of other library routines. KM trainees also help to manage the library collections (electronic & physical), edit pieces of news, perform information searches, compile research materials, etc. The duration of the employment and your working hours will be agreed on separately. However, the preferred duration of the traineeship is 12 months.

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 starting
• genuine interest in business law and legal knowledge management
• fluency in Finnish and English (Swedish and other languages would be considered a bonus)
• 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. 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 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 26 March 2023 at the latest. Remember to write your application and CV in English. Please state in your application also your preferred starting time (autumn 2023 or spring 2024).

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.

Should you have any questions regarding the post or the application process, please contact Sara Saukkonen either by e-mail (sara.saukkonen@hannessnellman.com) or telephone (+358 40 777 8601).

To learn more about Hannes Snellman, please visit our Careers site.

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