Junior Competition Lawyer — EU & M&A (Finland)

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Hybrid work model

Employee benefits

Job summary

EY Finland's Competition Law team in Helsinki is looking for an early-career competition law professional to join our Finnish law team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or a lawyer with up to two years of relevant experience to build expertise in competition law in an international and multidisciplinary environment.

You will work alongside experienced colleagues on Finnish and EU competition law matters and contribute to broader M&A assignments within a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Finnish Master of Laws degree or equivalent qualification.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience from a law firm, in‑house legal team, public authority or other legal role; internships or traineeships are an advantage.
• Genuine interest in competition law and motivation to develop expertise in the field.
• Strong analytical, legal research and written communication skills.
• Fluency in Finnish and English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Finnish and EU competition law matters and foreign direct investment (FDI) screening.
• Contribute to merger control and FDI assessments, notifications and related authority processes.
• Support collection and review of information for regulatory filings.
• Assist in behavioural competition law, state aid and public procurement matters.
• Conduct legal and factual research and prepare analyses.
• Draft legal memoranda, presentations and client materials.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments; support project coordination; contribute to broader M&A assignments.

Skills

Finnish language proficiency

English language proficiency

Education

Finnish Master of Laws degree

Job description

EY Finland's Competition Law team in Helsinki is looking for an early-career competition law professional to join our Finnish law team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or a lawyer with up to two years of relevant experience to build expertise in competition law in an international and multidisciplinary environment.

You will work alongside experienced colleagues on Finnish and EU competition law matters and contribute to broader M&A assignments within a dynamic,