Procurement Lawyer

Aalto University is a community of bold thinkers working with top research and education to create a sustainable future. We are looking for a Procurement and Contract Lawyer as a parental leave substitute to complement Aalto University's expert legal services team! This is a one-year substitute position, with an ideal start in September–October 2026. Aalto University wants a solution-oriented and self-directed person who has already gained experience working with procurement contracts and public procurement. You fit in if you are precise and uncompromising in the quality of your work and have a team player's heart. As a Procurement and Contract Lawyer, your main task is to be responsible for the legal support and development of the university's public procurement and procurement contracts. You will work closely with the university's procurement team experts and other Aalto members and report to the Head of Legal and, in a matrix, to the Procurement Manager and the CEO of Aalto University Properties. You are in a key position in making interesting procurements related to the university's services, infrastructures, and campus. You enjoy a varied workday and strive to find practical solutions to your colleagues' challenging questions with a customer-oriented and conscientious attitude. Your job description centers on: - legal advice and legal guidance related to the preparation, implementation, and decision-making of public procurement procedures and procurement-related contract matters; - handling procurement rectification claims regarding procurement decisions and other procurement-related disputes; - participating in the development of operating models related to procurement and contracts and providing legal training to staff. You also support real estate companies in legal questions related to real estate development and lease agreements. You may be the person we are looking for if: - you have a Master of Laws degree and at least a couple of years of practical experience working with public procurement and contracts (knowledge of state aid, competition and public sector regulation, and other AI and/or digital services or construction law is also an advantage); - you have a self-directed and proactive approach to work and are excited about learning new things and developing university operations; - you have professional confidence, are solution-focused, and master a business-oriented way of thinking – you genuinely want to find functional and sustainable solutions; - you have good interpersonal skills and work seamlessly in both Finnish and English (Swedish language skills are also considered an advantage). Aalto University offers you: - a versatile job description with interesting procurements; - the opportunity to be involved in the development of university services and the implementation of a strategy aimed at building a sustainable future; - a position in an expert and pleasant team where knowledge is exchanged and support is provided; - a low-hierarchical work community that values continuous development; - a relaxed and flexible work culture and a good work-life balance.