Tax & Legal Trainee

At KPMG we believe sharing the same values is key in career satisfaction, growth and feeling engaged. Our organizational culture is based on our values. We act with integrity, think boldly and are driven by a passion for excellence. We respect the individual and always work together for better.

Start your career in Tax & Legal

With offices in 18 locations across Finland and Estonia, we are looking for Tax & Legal Trainees to join our teams in Helsinki, Turku, Lahti, or Oulu. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of assignments. Trainee opportunities are available in areas such as M&A Tax, M&A Legal, Corporate Tax, International Tax, Tax Compliance (Pillar 2, IAS 12 Reporting), Legal Services, People Services, VAT, Tax & Legal Technology, and Tax Transformation. In your cover letter, please indicate which areas interest you most. Depending on your interests and business needs, your role may combine several areas and involve a variety of tasks.

You will become part of KPMG’s Tax & Legal practice, working alongside leading experts in business law and taxation. You will join a team of more than 250 professionals across Finland and Estonia and collaborate with colleagues both locally and globally.

The trainee period will take place during spring 2027. Many of our trainees continue their careers with us, so this could be your first step toward a long-term career at KPMG.

As a Tax & Legal Trainee you will

Depending on your background and interests, your role may include a mix of the following:

• Handling a wide range of legal assignments for our clients and supporting them in legal matters
• Supporting corporate transactions, restructurings, and M&A processes from planning through execution
• Working on assignments related to real estate law, data privacy, and family wealth planning
• Managing a broad range of tax assignments for corporate clients, including advance tax rulings, tax appeals, and tax return matters
• Working with global mobility clients, handling a variety of tax-related queries, assisting with individual tax returns, and supporting personal tax matters and global mobility processes.
• Supporting multinational clients with transfer pricing and international tax matters, including transfer pricing documentation, benchmarking analyses, value chain assessments, and business transformation projects.

Your role can be tailored to your background and interests across different areas of law and taxation. Your ambitions and interests will help shape your career path, and above all, we want to understand what motivates you and how KPMG can support you in building a meaningful career.

What we’re looking for

• You are a university student, typically in your third to fifth year, or a recent graduate
• For Legal roles, you are studying law or have recently completed an LL.M.
• For Tax roles, you have relevant studies in taxation, law, or business
• You have strong written and spoken English skills; some roles also require fluency in Finnish
• You are interested in business-oriented advisory work
• Previous relevant experience is an advantage, but not a requirement
• Most importantly, you bring a proactive, curious, and positive attitude

Why KPMG?

We believe in identifying and supporting talent at an early stage. That is why we provide an environment where you can learn, grow, and develop throughout your trainee period. You will work on a variety of client assignments under the guidance of experienced colleagues. To help you get off to a strong start, you will also be assigned a KPMG Buddy who will support you throughout your time with us.

KPMG offers a dynamic working environment where every day is different. Trust, collaboration, and the opportunity to shape your own role are at the heart of our culture.

Excited? How to apply?

Now, it is your turn – come and thrive with us! We hope that you are as excited as we are about this Trainee position.

When: Please send us your application as soon as possible, but no later than Sunday, 20th of September 2026.

How: Please upload your CV and cover letter via our recruitment system. Please indicate in your cover letter which of our service lines you are interested in working with, although the role can be a combination of several areas. Please also attach your latest transcript of records and certificates of completed academic degrees.

The recruitment process consists of two stages:

• In the first stage, applicants will complete online assessments including verbal and numerical reasoning tests. Assessment invitations will be sent by email after the application period closes on Monday, September 21, 2026, and the assessment must be completed by Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Please reserve approximately 30 minutes to complete the assessment during the period from September 21 to September 23, 2026.
• Following the assessment, candidates who progress to the next stage will be invited to interviews. Detailed instructions will be provided separately to those invited for an interview.

For further information regarding this Trainee position, recruitment process or KPMG as an employer, please contact [email protected]. In case you require assistance with the recruitment process due to a disability, please reach out to us. If needed, we can provide reasonable accommodations.