Legal Counsel

At KPMG, we believe that shared values are the key to job satisfaction, growth, and commitment. Our culture is based on our company values. We act with integrity, think boldly, and strive for excellence. We value each other and work together for a better future. We are now looking for an experienced M&A lawyer to join our Legal team! In the M&A legal services team, we design and implement customized, cost-effective, and reliable solutions for all stages of corporate transactions. Our domestic lawyer network covers all of Finland, and in transactions extending abroad, colleagues from the international KPMG network assist as needed. Typical assignments include legal advice on buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions and funding rounds. Additionally, we assist our clients in preparing for corporate transactions and in post-closing activities. Read more here: Corporate Transaction Legal Services - KPMG Finland. Furthermore, we work closely in our client assignments with other KPMG teams, such as Corporate Finance and Transaction Services teams. As an M&A Legal Counsel: - You are responsible for the comprehensive successful implementation of corporate transaction processes together with the partner responsible for the assignment and the rest of the project team - You prepare legal expert reports related to corporate transactions and legal due diligence reports to be carried out in connection with the corporate transaction process - You participate in corporate transaction negotiations and are responsible for their progress - You are responsible for monitoring the budget of client projects and the required measures - You ensure active and up-to-date communication to various stakeholders both internally within KPMG and towards clients - You guide and support younger specialists in their tasks during corporate transaction processes - Close cooperation with team members, experts from other service areas, and clients throughout the transaction lifecycle. We hope for: - A suitable university degree in law - Over four years of work experience in corporate transaction legal tasks - Excellent oral and written Finnish and English language skills - Accuracy and the ability to pay attention to detail - Experience in project management or readiness to move into such tasks - Responsibility and ownership not only for your own areas of expertise and responsibilities but also for the project as a whole We offer you: An interesting field of activity in a large international professional organization and the opportunity to be involved in building the business of the future at KPMG. Your colleagues in Tax & Legal and Deal Advisory are top experts in the field, you have modern tools and a wide range of training available, and you can grow your business expertise broadly. KPMG offers you versatile personnel benefits and extensive services supporting well-being at work. The position is permanent and is located at our Helsinki or Turku office. Seize the opportunity and come create the business of the future for KPMG! If the above text described you or otherwise piqued your interest, please send your application as soon as possible, but no later than Sunday, August 9, 2026! Please note that due to the summer holiday season, we may advance discussions only after the application period has ended. Further information about the position can be provided by Head of M&A Legal Alexiina Ahonkivi +358 40 963 0752. Alexiina can be reached Wed 15.7. 12–13 and Tue 28.7. 14–15. For questions regarding recruitment, you can contact our recruitment team by email at recruitment@kpmg.fi. Please send your application only through the recruitment system, as we do not accept applications by email for privacy reasons. If you need assistance in the recruitment process due to a disability or special need, please contact the recruiter mentioned in the job advertisement. We can, if necessary, adapt our job application process taking into account your need for support.