THE FIRM
At DLA Piper, we are specialists in business law. Our clients range from multinational enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies. Our clients include some of the world's leading companies. We have five offices in the Nordic region and we are present in more than 40 countries with more than 90 offices. In our Helsinki office, we have 60 dedicated employees. Together, we deliver the highest quality in everything we do to find solutions to our clients’ challenges.
TAX LAWYER – ARE YOU READY TO HOP ON BOARD?
As a member of our Tax Team, you will assist our Finnish and international clients in a changing business environment, supporting them in their growth and business development efforts both in Finland and abroad. Depending on your background, we can tailor your tasks according to your expectations and expertise.
OUR EXPECTATIONS
Our people are equipped with a can-do attitude and a proactive approach. They have the ability to work on their own initiative as well as be part of the team. We share a genuine passion towards the first-rate work we do. This is what we expect from you too.
Preferably you have gained relevant work experience for minimum of 2 years e.g. from a law firm, consulting and audit business or from the Tax Administration. You have a solid understanding and experience of domestic and international corporate income taxation. You should have a genuine interest in M&A and cross border transactions from tax perspective. Having an interest and experience in VAT and/or personal income taxation is an asset. In addition to passion for tax, we hope you also have true interest in corporate law, general M&A and transactional real estate work as we can offer you a possibility to work and develop your expertise also in these areas.
We hope you to be brave and open for new assignments. You are customer-focused, easy to approach and collaborative.
Naturally, we expect you to be fluent in Finnish and English. As we are part of a global law firm with an unparalleled Nordic footprint, Swedish or other Nordic language is regarded as a merit.
WHAT WE OFFER
We naturally will offer a great team, excellent colleagues and support. In addition, we offer exceptional career opportunities to our lawyers, aspiring graduates, and business services professionals in a truly challenging and rewarding environment.
Our unique global Career Academy provides development opportunities for all lawyers in different positions. Around the world, our lawyers are working pro bono to promote the Rule of Law by strengthening civil society and building capacity, and to support Access to Justice, particularly for children and asylum seekers.
If you feel like you could be our next team player, please submit your CV and cover letter preferably as soon as possible or latest by 5 February 2021.
For further information, regarding the position or process, please contact Partner Antti Paloniemi, +358 40 586 1051 or HR Manager Katja Kanerva +358 9 4176 0479.
OUR PEOPLE, CULTURE & VALUES
Our people are the soul of our firm. Our culture derives from our corporate values and our different personalities. We maintain an open, resilient and transparent culture. We value and support each other. We are accessible.
In everything we do connected with our people, our clients and our communities, we live by these values:
Be Supportive - we care about others, value diversity and act thoughtfully
Be Collaborative - we give, we share and we join in
Be Bold - we stand tall and challenge ourselves to think big
Be Exceptional - we exceed standards and expectations
