Tax Lawyer | Private Wealth

We are looking for an associate lawyer to join our Tax team in Helsinki. Our Tax team offers high-end tax advice, tax litigation assistance, and private wealth planning. In our private wealth practice, you will assist clients in succession tax planning, relocation tax advice, and investment structures. We also regularly represent clients in defending their tax positions in demanding tax litigation and handle cases which become case law precedents for Finnish tax law.

“For many years now, market conditions have fueled demand for wealth management and increasingly sophisticated forms of private investing. At the same time, the taxation of individuals has become more complex and requires truly forward-looking planning. We are seeing an increasing demand in this field for an independent domestic legal service provider like us. Hannes Snellman is a trusted advisor for many family-owned businesses and business owners, with whom we have maintained client relationships spanning over generations. Joining our growing team will give you a unique opportunity to work with the most interesting private wealth assignments”, says Heikki Vesikansa, Head of Hannes Snellman’s Tax practice.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who

• has a few years of relevant experience, e.g. from a law, wealth management, or accountant firm
• has an analytical approach to work and strong interpersonal skills
• strives for premium quality and is service-minded
• has a strong drive to develop into a top professional in the field of private wealth and individual taxation
• has excellent knowledge of tax matters of individuals and international taxation
• is fluent in Finnish and English (knowledge of Swedish would be much appreciated)
• may also have experience from family law, contract law, financial regulation, and company law, which will all be considered an additional asset

What We Offer

• unique and challenging projects and matters
• working with some of the most interesting legal cases in the Nordic and international markets
• excellent training and development opportunities
• experienced coach to provide support throughout your career
• skill development programmes, personal annual plans, and fringe and other benefits
• opportunity to build your career in an inclusive working atmosphere where you get to be part of the team from day one

Join Us

If you feel that you are the right person for this position, please submit your application, CV, and relevant certificates via our website by 12 June 2020 at the latest.

For more information about the position, please contact Partner Heikki Vesikansa (+358 9 2288 4496), or Managing Associate Johan Hägerström (+358 9 2288 4233).