Legal Counsel - M&A Law

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Coaching

Global network

Employee benefits

Job summary

EY in Helsinki is seeking a graduate or early-career lawyer to join our Transaction Law team. You will work on domestic and cross-border M&A matters, learning from experienced colleagues within a global multidisciplinary network.

This permanent role offers a hybrid work model, coaching, and opportunities to handle high-profile client work while developing your career in a truly international environment.

Qualifications

• Finnish Master of Laws degree or equivalent qualification.
• Recent graduate or up to two years of experience in transaction law.
• Fluency in Finnish and English.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn.
• Interest in legal technology and AI-driven tools.

Responsibilities

• Support domestic and cross-border M&A transactions throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Conduct due diligence and identify transaction-related risks.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents.
• Assist with deal execution, signing and approvals.
• Provide legal analyses to support client decisions.

Skills

Finnish fluency

English fluency

Legal research

Attention to detail

Education

Finnish Master of Laws

Tools

AI tools

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll 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.

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 Finland’s 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 EY’s multidisciplinary and international network, providing exceptional opportunities to expand your own professional network and learn from experienced colleagues from EY’s 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.

At EY, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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:

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