Legal Counsel – M&A Law, EY, Helsinki

We are strengthening our international law practice and are now looking for new colleague to join our Transaction Law team – take a look and apply by 31 March 2025!

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

We are looking for candidates at the beginning of their legal career to join our Transaction Law team. In an ideal situation, you already have gained some work experience, but you can also be a recent graduate – the most important thing is your interest in working with transactions in a growing and inspiring team. Notably with regard to M&A, we have arisen among the top tier advisors with our integrated model, and we can offer great career prospects for rising stars in our team of around 50 lawyers in Finland. Working at a thoroughly global law firm with more than 3,500 lawyers and with around 400,000 other professionals and sector specialists all over the globe is an experience already per se.

As a M&A Legal Counsel, you will play a vital role in supporting a diverse range of clients in both private and public M&A transactions. This position offers you the unique opportunity to collaborate with and learn from experienced senior colleagues in a dynamic and inclusive environment with colleagues across our EY network.

Your key responsibilities
Depending on your level of seniority, your role will involve conducting and coordinating due diligence, preparing and negotiating a comprehensive range of transaction and corporate documents as well as providing comprehensive legal advice.
Additionally, you will have the exceptional opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of professionals at EY, extending beyond the legal field, which will enable you to learn from colleagues with various backgrounds and expertise, enhancing your professional growth and contribute to our clients’ success.

Skills and attributes for success
We are now looking for people with a law degree who:
– are recent graduates or have up to three years of relevant experience in transaction law (such experience may include drafting and negotiating transaction documents, conducting due diligence, and managing projects)
– are fluent in both Finnish and English
– take pride in delivering high-quality work and possess strong attention to detail
– enjoy the challenge of working on complex issues as part of a highly skilled team
– have a genuine interest in the business landscape

What we look for
More than anything, we’re seeking individuals with some relevant work experience and a genuine passion. Most importantly, we value candidates who possess the right attitude and are true team players – those who actively support, encourage, and share knowledge with their colleagues! That’s naturally entrepreneurial people who are curious to learn and have an energetic approach to the project work in an international environment.

What we offer
We offer you a permanent position in one of the most stimulating and interesting multidisciplinary environments available. We offer you a meaningful and very important role in a growing global law practice where you can directly have influence – you won’t be shining behind curtains. You will join a dynamic team of experienced and talented colleagues and become a part of an ambitious team where quality, development and sustainable solutions are in focus.

At EY, we believe in fostering a healthy work-life balance that empowers our employees to thrive both personally and professionally, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can achieve their career goals while maintaining a fulfilling work-life balance. We have a relaxed and caring work community where over 90% of our employees feel they can be themselves. We also offer diverse training opportunities, over 50 employee benefits, a flexible hybrid working model, and coaching to support career development and wellbeing.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

We would be happy to hear from you so please apply via our career website by 31 March 2025. We will go through applications already during the application period and will move forward with suitable candidates as soon as possible.

More information about the role and team: Olli-Pekka Veranen, Partner, +358 40 726 5204 / e-mail: olli-pekka.veranen@fi.ey.com

At EY, we celebrate diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you have any questions, require assistance, or need adjustments to the recruitment process due to a disability, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at rekrytointi@fi.ey.com. We are here to support you.

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