Legal Assistant | Senior Legal Assistant

Job Description

We are currently looking for Legal Assistants or Senior Legal Assistants to join our business area teams to support in projects and to take care of administrative tasks. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working in projects, helping others and bringing solutions to everyday office life.

"From day one, you'll be involved in interesting projects and become a true member of our dynamic team. We'll happily guide you through our working methods – and we can't wait to get to know you!"
– Anniina, Supervising Legal Assistant

Job Description and Responsibilities

Our business area teams are experts in their own fields of law, and legal assistants and senior legal assistants are an essential part of every team. Assistants work within dedicated teams led by a supervising legal assistant. Their main responsibilities often include handling project materials, coordinating schedules and making sure administrative tasks are taken care of. They also provide solutions to various needs the team may have. Legal Assistants and Senior Legal Assistants are experts in AI, MS Office, and other relevant IT tools.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and organising project and transaction materials (e.g. data rooms, signing, and closing documentation)
• Supporting due diligence, signing, and closing processes
• Managing document version control and filing
• Formatting, proofreading, and finalising documents
• Providing general administrative support to the team

Skills and Requirements

• Strong coordination skills, efficiency, and precision
• Excellent IT skills (especially MS Office and AI tools)
• Fluency in Finnish and English (Swedish and other languages would be considered a bonus)
• Attention to detail
• A sense of ownership and commitment to high-quality work
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work well as part of a team
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Prior work experience in similar tasks or organisations (e.g. law firms, Big Four companies) is an advantage

Depending on your professional background and prior experience, you will be considered for the position of Legal Assistant or Senior Legal Assistant.

What We Can Offer 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. With us, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the most interesting clients and assignments in the Finnish, Nordic, and international markets. As part of our dedicated team with market-leading experts, you will also be able to learn from a multi-disciplinary approach through close collaboration with our other business areas. As we are determined to maximise your learning experience, we offer excellent training opportunities, an experienced coach to support your career development, and skill development programs. In addition, we offer personal annual plans and fringe benefits (e.g. lunch benefit, commuter benefit, and recreational benefit). Our working model is hybrid, and our Legal Assistants and Senior Legal Assistants enjoy flexible working hours.

Join Us

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application, CV, and relevant certificates by 3 September 2026 at the latest. Remember to write your application and CV in English.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anniina Laakso, Supervising Legal Assistant, either by e-mail (anniina.laakso@hannessnellman.com) or by telephone (+358 40 828 4068), or Rebecca Osola, Supervising Legal Assistant, either by e-mail (rebecca.osola@hannessnellman.com) or by telephone (+358 50 300 6172).

If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact Mari Sipiläinen, HR Manager, either by e-mail (mari.sipilainen@hannessnellman.com) or by telephone (+358 40 763 0997).

To learn more about Hannes Snellman, please visit our website.

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