Competition Lawyer

Are you ready to take the next step in your career in competition law? Our rapidly growing Competition Law practice is looking for a new colleague to join our Helsinki-based team, serving both Finnish and international clients.

Take a look and apply by 14 December 2025.

The opportunity

You will join a dynamic, low-hierarchy team that works closely with our M&A legal practice in Helsinki, as well as with colleagues across our global network of professionals.

Notably in M&A, we have emerged among the top tier advisors with our integrated model, offering excellent career prospects for rising stars in our team of around 50 lawyers in Finland. 

In 2023, we were ranked second, and in 2024 fourth, by MergerMarket for the number of legal advisory deals in Finnish transactions. Our comprehensive M&A legal practice serves corporate, private equity, and other clients on a daily basis.

Over the past year, our Competition Law practice has also established a strong presence, with a growing portfolio of significant client assignment – particularly in transactions requiring competition authority clearance.

Your key responsibilities

In your role, you will advise clients on all aspects of Finnish and EU competition law, with a primary focus on merger control assignments. You will collaborate closely with colleagues within the competition law team and across service lines and locations to support our clients in challenging transactions and a variety of other competition law matters, including antitrust, FDI, procurement, and state aid. You are also expected to take responsibility, proactively identify client and regulatory requirements, and act independently in client-facing situations – while always having the support of your team.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have

• At least 2–4 years of experience in competition law assignments at a law firm, in-house legal department, or competition authority
• A solid understanding of merger control procedures from start to finish
• Experience in other types of competition law matters and/or competition economics is considered an advantage
• Fluent in Finnish and English

What we look for

More than anything, we are interested in people with the right attitude! We value entrepreneurial people who are curious to learn and have energetic approach to project work in an international environment. We are looking for team players who openly support, encourage, and share knowledge with colleagues. You are also able to work independently and proactively in client-facing situations, and see it as a way to develop your career.

What we offer

You will have a meaningful and impactful role in a growing law practice where you can directly influence outcomes . You will join a dynamic and ambitious team of experienced and talented colleagues, where quality, development, and sustainable solutions are in focus. 

We invest in the wellbeing of our employees, and we have a relaxed and caring work community where over 90% of our employees feel they can be themselves. We also offer diverse training opportunities, over 50 employee benefits, a flexible hybrid working model, and coaching to support career development and wellbeing.

Please apply via our career website by 14 December 2025. 

For more information about the role and our team, please contact:

• Mikko Heinonen, Head of Competition Law, +358 45 7873 0083 / mikko.heinonen@fi.ey.com, or
• Olli-Pekka Veranen, Partner, Head of Transaction Law Helsinki, +358 40 726 5204 / olli-pekka.veranen@fi.ey.com.

At EY, we celebrate diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you have any questions, require assistance, or need adjustments to the recruitment process due to a disability, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [rekrytointi@fi.ey.com]. We are here to support you.