Summer jobs at Metsä Group IPR, Espoo

Group Services

Metsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest - Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. Metsä Group’s Group Services employ some 1,000 professionals in finance, IT, sourcing and logistics, HR, technology, business process development, communications, law, and many other fields. Their task is to support Metsä Group and its Business Areas in implementing their strategy. Our specialists’ independent work is supported by a strongly networked workplace community.

We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and different stages of life. Metsä has space and opportunities for many kinds of talent, regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics – Metsä is for all. Read more: metsagroup.com/metsaforall.

This recruitment is carried out anonymously.

Summer jobs at Metsä Group – IPR, Espoo

What kind of summer job awaits you?

Metsä Group's R&D Group Function's IPR team serves all our business units in intellectual property  area. The tasks vary from routine administration tasks to assisting in trademark and patent related topics.

The tasks include handling patent and trademark formalities such as

• Database maintenance
• Due date monitoring
• Document management
• Digitization of documents
• Billing
• Assisting business units in managing the IPR and database system
• Communication with the external network
• Ad hoc assistance tasks in IPR administration

Metsä Group is continuously developing its IPR processes. The work is part of on-going development projects and substituting for our regular personnel.

What are we expecting of you?

We are looking for a first or second year economics student from university of applied sciences or university. No prior knowledge from patents or trademarks are needed but are valued as an asset. Successful performance of tasks requires precise way of working, self-initiative and good co-operation skills. Strong attention to detail and the ability to adapt to new systems and procedures are required. Good command of English is essential. Work place is at Metsä Group headquarters in Espoo.

The duration of the job is from 1st of June 2026 to 14th August 2026.

Start your career with a summer job at Metsä Group!

A meaningful career ahead – join us and grow into a top specialist. Metsä Group doesn’t hesitate to give opportunities to young professionals or recent graduates. We encourage continuous learning and professional development. You’ll be given more responsibility when you’re ready for it. Our renewable products and environmentally sustainable mills, as well as our important efforts to ensure forest biodiversity, are key to society’s transition to a fossil-free future.

We guarantee all our summer employees a comprehensive orientation, meaningful work tasks, a supportive team, and fair pay.  Watch videos of our previous summer employees’ experiences on our website and on Instagram @metsagroup – you’ll find their stories in the highlights under #KesäMetsässä.

Anonymous recruitment puts everyone on an equal footing

We want to ensure that every applicant has an equal opportunity to be selected for a summer job at Metsä Group. That’s why this recruitment process is anonymous. Your name and contact details will only become visible if you are invited to an interview.

You are not expected to have previous experience with our company, and personal contacts or relationships will not influence the selection process. We primarily offer summer jobs to students and recent graduates.

Our system will guide you through the application process. The questions on the application form will help you present your skills and experience anonymously. Answer all questions carefully.

How to apply? 

You can find more information about the summer recruitment, job areas and locations on our website. Don’t hesitate to call us if you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process. For more information about the position, please contact IPR Coordinator, Suvi Leskinen. You can reach Suvi by phone on +358 (44) 3655156 best on Tuesday 20th Jan between 1-3PM and on Wednesday 28th Jan. between 10-11 AM, or by email at [email protected].

Fill in your application as soon as possible, by 15 February 2026 at the latest. We process applications and select summer employees already during the application period. 

If you create a candidate account on our career page, you will be able to use the same application form for other summer jobs as well.

We wish you the best of luck!