Legal Counsel

KPMG believes 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 aim for excellence. We value each other and work together towards a better future. We are now looking for an M&A lawyer to join our Legal team! In the corporate acquisitions legal services team, we design and implement customized, cost-effective, and reliable solutions for all stages of corporate acquisitions. Our domestic lawyer network covers all of Finland, and for international deals, 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 clients in preparing for acquisitions and in post-closing activities. As an M&A Legal Counsel, you will: - Draft and comment on agreements and other documents related to corporate acquisitions and other corporate arrangements (e.g., letters of intent, sale and purchase agreements, shareholder agreements) together with experienced colleagues. - Perform legal due diligence and report findings clearly and from a business perspective. - Establish, maintain, and coordinate the content of virtual data rooms, especially on the sell-side. - Participate in negotiations and the legal preparation of negotiation strategies in cooperation with the team and other advisors. - Work closely with team members, experts from other service areas, and clients throughout the transaction lifecycle. We hope for: - A suitable university degree in law - You are either a recent graduate or have previous work experience in M&A legal tasks - Excellent oral and written skills in Finnish and English - Precision and the ability to pay attention to detail - Responsibility and ownership of your tasks We offer: An interesting field of work in a large international professional organization and the opportunity to help build the business of the future at KPMG. Your colleagues in Tax & Legal and Deal Advisory are top experts in the field, modern tools are available, as well as a wide range of training, and you can grow your business expertise broadly. KPMG offers versatile personnel benefits and comprehensive services supporting well-being at work. The position is permanent and located at our Helsinki or Turku office. If the above text describes you or piqued your interest, send your application by Sunday, August 9, 2026! Please note that due to the summer holiday season, we may advance discussions only after the application period ends. Further information: Head of M&A Legal Alexiina Ahonkivi +358 40 963 0752. Alexiina is available Wed 15.7. 12–13 and Tue 28.7. 14–15. For recruitment questions, contact recruitment@kpmg.fi. Please send applications only through the recruitment system for privacy reasons.