Business:  Hiab
Job Function:  Risk Management
Location: 

Helsinki, FI

Trainee, Legal

As pioneers and global leader, Hiab is ambitious to write forward our success story, inspiring and shaping our industry. The world in which we operate with our class-leading products, intelligent services and innovative digital solutions is constantly changing.

 

Purpose of the position

 

Together, we keep everyday life moving to build a better tomorrow
 
Hiab is looking for a summer trainee to join our global Legal & Compliance team which provides legal support to all our divisions and central functions. In this position, your work will cover several fields of law ranging from international contract law and company law to IP law. You will have the possibility to get to know Hiab’s business and learn about the role of in-house lawyers. You will also work closely with the General Counsel which gives you the possibility to experience the daily tasks at corporate level in a listed company. 
 
This is a fulltime position for the summer months (June-August) and continuing as part-time for the rest of the term. This is a fixed-term position for 12 months with start / end dates to be agreed between the parties. The position is located in Helsinki. 

 

Main tasks and responsibilities

 

  • Assisting Legal Counsels in their daily work including contract drafting
  • Taking care of trademark issues
  • Researching legal information
  • Achieving legal material.

 

What you’ll need to succeed

 

  • Studies in law (a third or fourth year law student)
  • Experience in working both independently and in a highly collaborative environment
  • A can-do attitude and a proactive approach to both complex issues as well as to very routine work
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Experience in a similar position or in a law firm would be seen as an advantage.

 

You will be part of

 

We offer you an opportunity to put your skills and knowledge into work with diverse tasks. We value collaboration in our open and inclusive culture and you will get to work with great colleagues from different backgrounds. With us, you will have the opportunity to learn and develop yourself professionally - and have fun while doing it. 


Our trainee network goes beyond a typical internship experience, creating a holistic environment that nurtures both professional and personal growth.
The trainee community is active during the summer, providing opportunities to connect with fellow trainees through various activities and events.


In addition to the salary, we provide lunch benefit and occupational health care to all of our trainees. We work in a hybrid mode. 

 

Interested to join?

 

If you are excited about this opportunity, please submit your application with your CV in English by the latest 9.3.2025! Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline.


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Hiab is part of Cargotec

Hiab is a leading provider of smart and sustainable load handling solutions. We are committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. Hiab's premium equipment includes HIAB, EFFER and ARGOS loader cranes, MOFFETT and PRINCETON truck mounted forklifts, LOGLIFT forestry cranes, JONSERED recycling cranes, MULTILIFT skiploaders and hooklifts, GALFAB roll-off cable hoists, tail lifts under the ZEPRO, DEL and WALTCO brands, and HIPERFORM, a suite of smart solutions. As the industry pioneer, Hiab continues to make load handling smarter, safer and more sustainable to build a better tomorrow. www.hiab.com 

Hiab is part of Cargotec Corporation. Cargotec's (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2023 totalled approximately EUR 2.5 billion and it employs over 6,000 people. www.cargotec.com