Contract Counsel - Commercial & Outsourced Services

EY; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Global EY network access

Hybrid working model

Learning opportunities

Employee benefits

Job summary

EY Law Finland is hiring an experienced contract lawyer to advise on commercial contracts and ongoing legal matters within an international, multidisciplinary environment. The role involves outsourced legal service workstreams, client relationship development and contributing to EY Law’s contract‑law offering.

We seek candidates with 2–5 years in commercial contract law, strong drafting, reviewing and negotiating skills, and fluency in Finnish and English.

Qualifications

• Master of Laws degree required.
• Approximately 2–5 years of relevant experience in commercial contract law.
• Hands‑on experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience providing legal services through outsourced/managed‑service models.
• Fluency in Finnish and English; Swedish is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements including service, supply, procurement and confidentiality contracts.
• Advise on contractual risk, liability, termination and remedies throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Provide ongoing legal support as part of outsourced legal service arrangements.
• Manage client assignments independently and translate legal requirements into commercially viable recommendations.
• Develop templates, playbooks and processes to deliver legal services using EY tools.
• Collaborate with EY colleagues in Finland and the global EY Law network.

Skills

Finnish language

English language

Commercial contract law

Contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Education

Master of Laws

Job description

EY Law Finland is hiring an experienced contract lawyer to advise on commercial contracts and ongoing legal matters within an international, multidisciplinary environment. The role involves outsourced legal service workstreams, client relationship development and contributing to EY Law’s contract‑law offering.

We seek candidates with 2–5 years in commercial contract law, strong drafting, reviewing and negotiating skills, and fluency in Finnish and English.