Legal Counsel

Do you have a broad corporate law background, and can you see yourself working with the purpose of improving people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet? If so, you might be our new Legal Counsel to join our growing legal team.  

In a world facing increasing pressure through climate change, global food shortages and public health crises, the Novo Nordisk Foundation is continuously seeking to increase its impact in line with the purpose to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet. 

The Job 

As Legal Counsel you will be the first point of contact in providing high-quality legal advice to enable the organisation to fulfil its purpose. We are searching for a lawyer who will see solutions from a pragmatic legal perspective and who is a good team player. The tasks will include: 

• Daily legal advice to the organisation and our larger initiatives as a dedicated legal partner. You will translate complex legal matters into long-term sustainable solutions. 

• Reviewing, negotiating, and drafting contracts, grant agreements and NDAs. 

• Close and proactive collaboration both within the Novo Nordisk Foundation and within the Legal team with colleagues specialised in IP and Compliance. 

• Assistance in preparation of material to the Board of Directors and Management. 

• Ad hoc legal projects to optimise internal legal processes. 

You will join a team of dedicated lawyers in our growing Legal department. We value a respectful, open and fun working environment and see ourselves working as the trusted legal advisor to our stakeholders. Working together as a team is key to provide the best solutions in everything we do.  

Professional and personal Qualifications 

​We are looking for a Legal Counsel with 3-5 years’ relevant professional legal experience.  

We expect that you have:  

• A Master of Laws (LL.M) or cand.merc.jur. 

• Broad corporate law background – experience with foundation law, corporate foundations, company law and governance will be a plus. 

• Experience with writing commercial contracts, reviewing, interpreting, and translating legal matters. 

• Flair for IT tools and confidence presenting to senior stakeholders. 

• Excellent communication and legal drafting skills in English.  

• Great abilities to interact and communicate with various stakeholders at all levels. 

As a person, you are: 

• An active contributor who thrives in a collaborative team  

• Analytical, proactive and with a solution-minded approach  

• Professional, quality-conscious, and impact-oriented

• Purpose driven and with an engaged and positive attitude

Working at the Novo Nordisk Foundation 

We offer a professional workplace with great colleagues who are passionate about creating impact that benefits people and society, together with competitive terms and genuine opportunities for development.  

Application and Information 

We will conduct interviews on a running basis, and we encourage you to send your application as soon as possible and no later than 9 June 2026.   

To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, and university transcripts by clicking on the “Apply now” button. 

About the Novo Nordisk Foundation

Established in Denmark in 1924, the Novo Nordisk Foundation is an enterprise foundation with philanthropic objectives. The vision of the Foundation is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet. The Foundation’s mission is to progress research and innovation in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic and infectious diseases, to aply and advance regenerative medicine, and to advance knowledge and solutions that support a green transformation of society.