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Legal Counsel - M&A Law

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Posted 5 days ago

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**Legal Counsel - M&A Law by EY** Join EY's growing Transaction Law team in Helsinki, ideal for recent graduates or lawyers with up to two years of experience. As a Legal Counsel, you'll work on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions; conduct legal due diligence and risk analysis, and draft transaction documents. Collaborate with diverse teams, leverage legal technology, and gain international exposure. You'll need a Finnish M.L. degree, fluency in Finnish and English, and strong analytical skills. Apply by **18.10.2026**.

Compensation
Not specified

Currency: Not specified

City
Not specified
Country
Finland

Full Job Description

At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. 

Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. 

Join EY and help to build a better working world. 

 

We are strengthening our growing Transaction Law practice and are now looking for a new colleague to join our Transaction Law team in Helsinki. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or a lawyer with up to two years of relevant experience to build expertise in transaction law in an international and multidisciplinary working environment.

Take a look and apply by 18.10.2026.

 

 

The opportunity

 

Our vision is to be recognized as the No. 1 global legal service provider for multidisciplinary solutions, delivered in an innovative and technology-enhanced way.

 

As part of our team of around 50 lawyers in Finland, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues, contribute to varied client assignments and develop a strong foundation in transaction law. You will join one of Finlands leading M&A practices and work on a broad range of private and public transactions across various industries. Whether you are a recent graduate or have up to two years of relevant experience, this role offers excellent opportunities to take on real responsibility early and develop your career in a truly global environment working closely with colleagues across our nationwide and global network.

 

 

Your key responsibilities

 

In this role, you will work alongside experienced colleagues on client assignments related to domestic and cross-border transactions. Depending on your experience and development, your responsibilities may include:

 

  • Support domestic and cross-border M&A transactions throughout the deal lifecycle, working closely with experienced transaction lawyers.
  • Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence as well as assist in identifying and analyzing transaction-related legal risks,
  • Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documentation,
  • Assist with transaction execution, including signing and closing preparations, corporate approvals, and deal project management,
  • Provide legal analyses to support client decision-making.

 

You will also collaborate closely with professionals across EYs multidisciplinary and international network, providing exceptional opportunities to expand your own professional network and learn from experienced colleagues from EYs various service lines.

 

 

Skills and attributes for success

 

  • A completed Finnish Master of Laws degree or equivalent qualification 
  • A recent graduate or up to two years of relevant experience in transaction law,
  • Fluency in Finnish and English
  • A commitment to delivering high-quality work with strong attention to detail
  • A genuine interest in the business landscape
  • Strong analytical, legal research and written communication skills 
  • A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international teams.
  • A keen interest in legal technology, AI-driven tools, and motivation to explore how technology can be used to create greater value for our clients and teams.

 

 

What we look for

 

More than anything, we are interested in your potential, motivation and willingness to learn. You are curious, proactive and comfortable asking questions. You approach assignments carefully, enjoy solving complex problems and are eager to develop your legal and commercial understanding. You collaborate openly, support your colleagues and contribute positively to the team.

 

 

What we offer

 

We offer a permanent role in a growing global law practice, where you will work alongside experienced professionals on high-profile projects and clients. You will join a dynamic and ambitious team of experienced and talented colleagues where quality, continuous development and sustainable solutions are in focus.

 

At EY, we invest in employee wellbeing and offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, diverse training opportunities, over 50 employee benefits, a flexible hybrid working model, and coaching to support career development and wellbeing.

 

 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.   


Please apply via our career website by 18.10.2026. We will go through applications already during the application period and will move forward with suitable candidates as soon as possible.

At EY, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact us at rekrytointi@fi.ey.com  

 

Successful candidates will be subject to a background check, including education, employment history, and work permit verification.  


For more information about the role and our team, please contact: 

 

  • Olli-Pekka Veranen, Partner, Transaction Law, +358 40 726 5204 / olli-pekka.veranen@fi.ey.com 

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

Legal Counsel - M&A Law

Compensation

Not specified

City: Not specified

Country: Finland

Ernst & Young logo
Big Four

5 days ago

No clicks

at Ernst & Young

GraduateNo visa sponsorship

**Legal Counsel - M&A Law by EY** Join EY's growing Transaction Law team in Helsinki, ideal for recent graduates or lawyers with up to two years of experience. As a Legal Counsel, you'll work on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions; conduct legal due diligence and risk analysis, and draft transaction documents. Collaborate with diverse teams, leverage legal technology, and gain international exposure. You'll need a Finnish M.L. degree, fluency in Finnish and English, and strong analytical skills. Apply by **18.10.2026**.

Full Job Description

At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. 

Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. 

Join EY and help to build a better working world. 

 

We are strengthening our growing Transaction Law practice and are now looking for a new colleague to join our Transaction Law team in Helsinki. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or a lawyer with up to two years of relevant experience to build expertise in transaction law in an international and multidisciplinary working environment.

Take a look and apply by 18.10.2026.

 

 

The opportunity

 

Our vision is to be recognized as the No. 1 global legal service provider for multidisciplinary solutions, delivered in an innovative and technology-enhanced way.

 

As part of our team of around 50 lawyers in Finland, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues, contribute to varied client assignments and develop a strong foundation in transaction law. You will join one of Finlands leading M&A practices and work on a broad range of private and public transactions across various industries. Whether you are a recent graduate or have up to two years of relevant experience, this role offers excellent opportunities to take on real responsibility early and develop your career in a truly global environment working closely with colleagues across our nationwide and global network.

 

 

Your key responsibilities

 

In this role, you will work alongside experienced colleagues on client assignments related to domestic and cross-border transactions. Depending on your experience and development, your responsibilities may include:

 

  • Support domestic and cross-border M&A transactions throughout the deal lifecycle, working closely with experienced transaction lawyers.
  • Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence as well as assist in identifying and analyzing transaction-related legal risks,
  • Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documentation,
  • Assist with transaction execution, including signing and closing preparations, corporate approvals, and deal project management,
  • Provide legal analyses to support client decision-making.

 

You will also collaborate closely with professionals across EYs multidisciplinary and international network, providing exceptional opportunities to expand your own professional network and learn from experienced colleagues from EYs various service lines.

 

 

Skills and attributes for success

 

  • A completed Finnish Master of Laws degree or equivalent qualification 
  • A recent graduate or up to two years of relevant experience in transaction law,
  • Fluency in Finnish and English
  • A commitment to delivering high-quality work with strong attention to detail
  • A genuine interest in the business landscape
  • Strong analytical, legal research and written communication skills 
  • A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international teams.
  • A keen interest in legal technology, AI-driven tools, and motivation to explore how technology can be used to create greater value for our clients and teams.

 

 

What we look for

 

More than anything, we are interested in your potential, motivation and willingness to learn. You are curious, proactive and comfortable asking questions. You approach assignments carefully, enjoy solving complex problems and are eager to develop your legal and commercial understanding. You collaborate openly, support your colleagues and contribute positively to the team.

 

 

What we offer

 

We offer a permanent role in a growing global law practice, where you will work alongside experienced professionals on high-profile projects and clients. You will join a dynamic and ambitious team of experienced and talented colleagues where quality, continuous development and sustainable solutions are in focus.

 

At EY, we invest in employee wellbeing and offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, diverse training opportunities, over 50 employee benefits, a flexible hybrid working model, and coaching to support career development and wellbeing.

 

 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.   


Please apply via our career website by 18.10.2026. We will go through applications already during the application period and will move forward with suitable candidates as soon as possible.

At EY, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact us at rekrytointi@fi.ey.com  

 

Successful candidates will be subject to a background check, including education, employment history, and work permit verification.  


For more information about the role and our team, please contact: 

 

  • Olli-Pekka Veranen, Partner, Transaction Law, +358 40 726 5204 / olli-pekka.veranen@fi.ey.com 

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.