Our Energy and Real Estate teams in Helsinki are looking for two new colleagues to join our growing practices. In these roles, you will advise Finnish and international clients on a broad range of energy, infrastructure, real estate development and transactional matters in a rapidly evolving business environment.
We are looking for proactive, commercially minded lawyers with an interest in clean transition, energy and infrastructure projects, data centers and complex real estate development. The roles are best suited for lawyers with approximately 4 to 6 years of relevant experience who are ready to take ownership of matters, work independently and contribute to the continued development of our practice.
About you
We are looking for lawyers with a strong legal foundation, a practical and solution-oriented mindset, and a genuine interest in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The ideal candidates have experience in transactions, real estate development, infrastructure projects, energy projects or other project-related legal work.
You may already be managing complex legal matters independently, or you may be ready to take the next step into a more senior role where you take responsibility for workstreams, client communication and matter management.
We particularly value:
- Approximately 4 to 6 years of relevant legal experience.
- Experience in transactions, real estate development, infrastructure projects, energy projects or other project-related legal work.
- Interest in clean transition, renewable energy, infrastructure, data centers and the wider transformation of the energy and real estate sectors.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of your own workstreams.
- A proactive, energetic and hands-on attitude.
- Strong client service mindset and the ability to understand clients’ business needs.
- Interest in, and experience with, construction law, environmental law, permitting, land use, zoning, regulatory questions or energy-sector specific legal issues.
- Experience with AI tools or legal technology, or a willingness to learn.
- Ability to collaborate across practice groups, including with colleagues working in real estate, corporate, finance, regulatory and dispute resolution.
- Full professional proficiency in both Finnish and English.
- A Finnish Attorney-at-Law background is welcome but not required.
Main duties and responsibilities
Your work will cover a broad range of energy, infrastructure and real estate development assignments. You will advise clients on matters relating to clean transition projects, energy and infrastructure investments, data center projects, real estate development, project-related contracts, regulatory questions, permitting and transactions.
Your work may include:
- Advising clients on energy and infrastructure projects, including renewable energy, grid-related matters, energy storage, data centers and other clean transition projects.
- Supporting domestic and cross-border transactions in the energy, infrastructure and real estate sectors.
- Advising on real estate development projects, including project structuring, development arrangements, land use, permitting and regulatory interfaces.
- Working on environmental law, permitting and other public law aspects of projects, together with specialists across the firm where needed.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating project-related agreements and transaction documents.
- Managing your own workstreams and client communications.
- Contributing to business development and the continued growth of the Energy, Infrastructure and Real Estate practice.
You will work as part of a team that combines local expertise with DLA Piper’s international platform. We are looking for colleagues who want to be close to the client, understand the commercial context, drive matters forward and be part of building a leading practice in sectors that are central to the clean transition and future infrastructure.
What we offer
International environment. At DLA Piper, you will work in an international environment with access to a global network of colleagues and significant international client assignments. DLA Piper has a strong presence in more than 40 countries and is the only global law firm with a pan-Nordic presence.
High-impact work in growing sectors. You will work on matters relating to clean transition, energy, infrastructure, real estate development and data centers. These sectors are developing rapidly and involve complex legal, regulatory and commercial questions. You will have the opportunity to work on projects that are significant for clients and for the wider transformation of the market.
Room to grow and influence. You will have genuine opportunities to expand your expertise, take ownership of projects and an active role in client relationships, and develop as a lawyer in the energy and real estate sectors. We are committed to supporting your professional growth and giving you room to influence your own development and the development of the team.
Strong culture and values. Our culture is built around strong values: be supportive, be collaborative, be bold and be exceptional. We aim to build an inclusive and supportive culture where everyone has the opportunity to do their best work and feel a sense of belonging.
Next steps
If this sounds like the right next step for you, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 9 August, as we may start meeting suitable candidates during the application period and the positions may be filled before the application deadline.
For further information about the position or recruitment process, please contact Partner Katja Heikkinen +358 44 310 0290 or Partner Sakari Lähteenmäki +358 50 514 3656 or Head of People & Culture Katja Kanerva +358 50 467 4812.
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We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.
At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion s not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.
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