Trainee, IP & Tech Legal

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life. 

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.  

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.  

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 04/12/2026

Metso IP & Tech Legal is part of Metso’s Legal and Compliance function. We provide legal expertise and support in diverse IP & Tech-related matters, such as global policies, guidelines, and instructions as well as IP protection, enforcement, dispute resolution, and IP & Tech-related agreements.

We are now looking for a third- or fourth-year law student to work as a Legal Trainee at Metso HQ in Espoo. The working hours are part-time (approx. 3 days a week), and the contract period is 12 months starting on 1 June 2026.

As a Legal Trainee – IP & Tech, you will support our lawyers in:

• Assisting various IP law-related matters, including IP infringement cases, enforcement, and dispute resolution.
• Managing the corporate trademark portfolio and supporting brand protection activities.
• Contributing to different projects, such as trainings and presentations.
• Developing internal IP & Tech-related directives, guidelines, and policies.
• Reviewing and drafting IP & Tech-related agreements.
• Coordinating meetings and assisting with other administrative and paralegal tasks.
• Communicating with authorities globally.

Who You Are

• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn more. We are looking for a proactive individual with a can-do approach, who shows initiative, ability, and adaptability. You enjoy challenges and like working as part of a team but also independently.
• High level of flexibility and willingness to take on diverse tasks.
• Genuine interest in intellectual property and tech law.
• Fluent communication skills in Finnish and English. Other language skills and study exchange programs or work experience abroad are an asset.
• At least half of your law studies completed. Additionally, prior work experience in IP & Tech matters (e.g. in a law firm, in-house legal department) is considered a benefit.

What's In It For You

We offer you the opportunity to work, learn and grow as a part of a global team of highly skilled legal professionals. You will work in a truly multinational environment that fosters an innovative and supportive atmosphere. You will take on versatile and challenging tasks that will develop your professional skills and competencies.

We offer benefits, such as healthcare, Epassi Flex, flexible working hours, buddy support, learning opportunities, and networking and social activities. The salary for our part-time trainee role is based on the candidate's completed academic credits and job location.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click ‘Apply now’ to leave your application. The application period closes on 12 April 2026. Please send your application as soon as possible, as we will start processing the applications already during the application period, and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable person is found. 

For additional information, please contact Pirke Fustinoni, VP, Head of IP & Tech Legal, by phone on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, between 15:00-16:00, or on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, between 14:00-15:00 (+358 40 180 2626).

Hiring Manager: Pirke Fustinoni 

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
 

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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.  
 
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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