We are looking to hire Associate Lawyers to Projects & Environment team in Helsinki

Roschier’s expertise and experience make us pioneers in advising the leaders of Nordic business. We are known for our curiosity, depth of knowledge, passion and professionalism. With us, you will learn directly from the best in the field and have the possibility for daily development to master your skillset. Our path of constant improvement has taken us to the leading position we hold as a firm.

Our newly formed multi-practice Projects & Environment team answers the growing needs of our clients in industrial investment, energy, and the green transition. We regularly work with demanding projects in circular economy, wind, solar, hydro and nuclear energy, renewable hydrogen generation, forest and other manufacturing industries, renewable fuels, carbon capture and storage, heat recovery, datacenters, and many other similar areas.

We are now looking to hire lawyers with up to four years of post-graduation experience to join us. As a part of the Projects & Environment team, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse set of assignments in our Industrial Investments, Energy & Infrastructure, and Environment & Natural Resources practices and advice early on in the key aspects of projects throughout their lifecycle. With us, you will have the possibility to gain valuable experience in all aspects of these projects, whether contractual, regulatory, or transactional. Many of the assignments we work on are first of their kind. Examples include:

• complex project contracting, including technology intensive industries or energy projects, mainly in the Nordics
• environmental law, natural resources and permitting processes, incl. appeals
• energy, infrastructure and industrial contract and claims management
• strategic advisory and advocacy for energy, infrastructure and industrial investment projects
• joint ventures, R&D and other collaboration projects
• energy and infrastructure asset transactions and technology-driven transactions

We are now looking for people with a law degree who:  

• are just graduating or have up to four years of relevant work experience
• are genuinely interested in green transition and in new and emerging technologies
• take pride in the quality of their work and client service
• enjoy working with complex issues as a member of a highly capable team
• have an interest in business and the difference first-class advice can make for the success of our clients
• have excellent spoken and written communication skills, including fluency in English

Why Roschier?  

Roschier is the ultimate learning platform for driven professionals. With us, you will develop at the very top with all the right tools to grow and contribute. We take on complex legal matters, focus on continuous learning, and work closely with our colleagues and the clients. We believe this combination will help you learn more with us than anywhere else. We believe in working together as one firm – across countries, teams, and areas of expertise, sharing our knowledge, experience, and vision. We hope to inspire you by offering interesting work and a steep learning curve in an environment that is both collaborative and meaningful.

What we offer  

• Our commitment to constant improvement: you can expect great strides in your professional growth through our formal learning and on-the-job apprenticeship
• The opportunity to work with the brightest minds in the Nordics
• An inspiring, flexible, and fun place to work in a truly international setting
• An open, collaborative, and inclusive culture
• A well-working, collaborative, and caring team to belong to

Want to know more?  

For more information, please contact:

• Miikka Konttinen, Partner, Head of Projects & Environment team, +358 20 506 6698 for questions about the role and requirements
• Rami Riihijärvi, Senior Associate, Projects & Environment team, +358 20 506 6794 for questions about what it is really like to work at Roschier
• Emil Koho, Talent Acquisition emil.koho@roschier.com, +358 50 357 05 08 for any other questions

Apply today — and join the Roschier team  

Please apply by 22 December 2023 through the application link and attach your cv, cover letter, university diploma and transcript, high school diploma and matriculation examination certificate. We ask you to use the application link; please do not email an application. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.