Legal Counsel

Are you a legal professional with a passion for providing practical and judicious advice? Would you like to help improve the lives of thousands of patients living with serious chronic diseases? We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our team at Novo Nordisk Denmark. If you are ready to make a dif-ference and contribute to our mission of defeating serious chronic diseases, then read on and apply today for a life-changing career.

The position

As a Legal Counsel, you will provide legal advice and strategic counsel to Novo Nordisk Denmark while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Your responsibilities will include reviewing, drafting and negotiating legal documents, developing and implementing solutions to new legisla-tion, and assisting in overseeing data privacy practices to safeguard sensitive information.

Your duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Provide expert legal guidance to Novo Nordisk DK, ensuring alignment with business objec-tives and legal standards.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and legal documents, ensuring adherence to legal re-quirements and compliance with local and EU laws.
• Monitor legal regulations, develop and implement compliance programs, and provide train-ing to support adherence to legal obligations.
• Assist in developing strategic partnerships by conducting due diligence, risk assessments, and negotiating agreements.
• Assist in overseeing data privacy practices by developing and implementing policies to com-ply with regulations like GDPR and NIS2, and by conducting internal spot checks and risk as-sessments.

Qualifications
To be successful you need to have:

• Master's degree or equivalent in Law.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant legal experience, focusing on strategic legal counsel and handling complex legal documents.
• Demonstrated strong skills in reviewing and drafting legal contracts.
• Experience working in a law firm or as in-house legal counsel, preferably in the pharmaceuti-cal industry.
• Experience in data privacy practices is an advantage but not required.
• Ability to analyse complex legal issues and provide counsel aligned with the organization’s objectives.

On a personal level, we are looking for someone:

• Collaborative, structured, solution-oriented with an interest in understanding our business.
• Competent in identifying potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Presenting excellent communication skills to convey complex legal concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
• Who is a team player who is also comfortable resolving issues independently.
• Committed to continuously develop and identify better practices by being innovative and thinking out of the box.

About the department 
With us, you become part of an engaging and dedicated affiliate with approx. 180 employees that strives for excellence. You share our passion and commitment to make a difference to change pa-tients’ lives. As Legal Counsel, you will be a part of the Legal, Compliance & Quality team consisting of seven people covering the three areas Legal, Compliance and Quality, and you will report directly to the LCQ Sr. Director.

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care. 

Contact
To submit your application, please upload your CV and motivational letter online (click on Apply and follow the instructions). Internal candidates are kindly requested to inform their line Manager before applying.

Deadline 
Apply before 26th May  2025

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.