Associate Lawyers

Roschier; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Roschier is seeking Associate Lawyers to join its private M&A and Real Estate teams in Helsinki for fall 2026 and spring 2027. You will work on high‑impact, cross‑border matters alongside senior colleagues, gaining deep exposure to complex transactions.

The role is designed for recent graduates or those with a few years of transactional experience. Excellent Finnish and English communication skills are required and collaboration across borders is a key part of the work culture.

Qualifications

• Upcoming graduation or recent graduate in law
• 2–3 years of experience in transactional matters (preferred)
• Excellent oral and written communication in Finnish and English

Responsibilities

• Work on private M&A and Real Estate transactions at a leading Nordic law firm
• Collaborate with partners and senior colleagues on complex, cross-border assignments
• Contribute to client service and development of expertise within Roschier

Skills

Finnish language

English language

Oral and written communication

Education

Law degree or in progress

Job description

Roschier is looking to hire Associate Lawyers to join its private M&A and Real Estate teams in Helsinki for fall 2026 and spring 2027.

Roschier is a leading law firm in the Nordic region with offices in Helsinki and Stockholm. We specialize in business law and cover a broad range of practice areas. The firm is well known for its excellent track record of advising on demanding international business law assignments and large-scale transactions. In total, Roschier currently employs some 500 staff members.

Are you a recent or soon to be law graduate, or do you already have a few years of experience with transactional matters? Do you want to work on engaging projects alongside talented colleagues? We are looking for Associate Lawyers to join our private M&A and Real Estate teams!

Working as an Associate Lawyer at Roschier

The work of an associate can vary depending on the group, project and client you work with. Here at Roschier, we work with leading blue-chip companies, best in class financial investors and most exciting growth companies and you will be involved in assignments that impact international business and market development. To provide you with the best foundation for your future, you will work on complex assignments and take on your own responsibilities early on in close collaboration with partners and senior colleagues.

Roschier's private M&A team is recognized for its ability to provide first-class legal advice and strategic guidance on a wide range of cross-border M&A transactions, ranging from industrial M&A to private equity, infrastructure, and venture capital deals. The team's approach to private M&A is built on an understanding of transactional realities, a genuine interest in our clients’ business and extensive experience in a wide range of industries. Roschier's private M&A team members combine a high degree of specialization with curiosity, passion, professionalism, and a strong commercial understanding.

Roschier's Real Estate team regularly advises leading private equity investors, institutions, real estate and infra funds, developers as well as listed and private corporations in complex and challenging corporate real estate and digital infrastructure transactions, complex project development matters as well as demanding asset management issues. The team has a long-standing experience in handling many of the largest and most high-profile cases in the market. Clients regularly praise the team for its deep business and industry understanding, ability to find creative solutions as well as pragmatic and commercially focused approach.

Cross-border cooperation, especially with our Stockholm office, is a cornerstone of the operations for the M&A and the Real Estate team. Both teams collaborate seamlessly with other practices of the firm to deliver optimal outcome for the client.

Your profile

We are looking for candidates with upcoming graduation, recent graduates, or candidates with approximately 2–3 years of experience in transactional matters. Excellent oral and written communication skills in Finnish and English is required.

Working at Roschier means collaborating with leading corporations, prominent financial investors and electrifying growth companies on complex assignments. We seek colleagues with unique skills and perspectives who share our commitment to excellence in client service. As an associate, you will enjoy teamwork across borders, share challenges and accomplishments, and ensure service quality. You will have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally by working on assignments that allow you to develop your expertise.

We invest in you

To ensure your professional development, we offer an extensive learning program through Roschier University, tailored to support you at every step and equip you with the professional skills you need to excel in your role as an associate and in your career. You will be assigned a tutor whose role is to support you in learning and navigating your new role, getting to know the team, and welcoming you into Roschier's culture of teamwork, collaboration, and inclusion.

Your application

Candidates are evaluated based on their academic and professional qualifications. The recruitment process consists of two interviews and an online assessment package including ability and self-evaluation tests.

Want to know more?

For more information, please contact:

• Emil Koho, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist ([phone], [e-mail]) for recruitment process related questions

• Amanda Sandberg, Senior Associate in the M&A team ([phone], [e-mail]) for questions about what it's really like to work at Roschier

• Mira Haapala, Senior Associate in the M&A team ([phone], [e-mail]), for questions about what it's really like to work at Roschier

• Helinä Pohto, Senior Associate in the Real Estate team ([phone], [e-mail]) for questions about what it's really like to work at Roschier

• Tuomas Aho, Associate in the Real Estate team ([phone], [e-mail]) for questions about what it's really like to work at Roschier

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