Senior Legal Counsel - Competition Law

We are looking for a Competition Lawyer to join our Legal team in Copenhagen as Senior Legal Counsel.

We offer you an opportunity to be a legal trusted advisor for all the investment areas acting as the legal anchor on all competition law matters, including on merger control and foreign direct investment filings.  

Novo Holdings is a holding and investment company responsible for managing the assets and wealth of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Our purpose is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet by generating attractive long-term returns on the assets of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Headquartered in Copenhagen, with offices in San Francisco, Boston, London, Singapore, Shanghai, and Mumbai, Novo Holdings is a world-leading life science investor with a focus on creating long-term value. As of year-end 2023 Novo Holdings had total assets of EUR 150bn.

The Job

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will in this newly established role, join the Danish part of our legal team and carry out both the day-to-day operations as well as our deliveries to fulfil the legal key strategic initiatives and goals in all matters related to competition law. You will report to the Senior Associate General Counsel.

Your main tasks will be to:

• Be responsible for general competition law matters for Novo Holdings, including all merger control and foreign direct investment filings
• Ensure legal compliance and legal risk management and address competition law matters
• Conduct and arrange training sessions on competition law across the organisation
• Support a broad range of transactional projects, including acquisitions & divestments
• Participate in the deal teams across all the investment’s areas acting as the legal anchor for competition law aspects of deals
• Support relevant asset teams across Novo Holdings’ portfolio companies in, for example, follow-on investments, and corporate housekeeping tasks
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders during the legal workstreams
• Review and continuously optimise and share the best-in class legal processes and governance practices
• Contribute to fulfil the legal key strategic initiatives and goals

The Legal team consists of 9 lawyers and has a presence in Copenhagen, Boston, San Francisco and Singapore. You will enjoy the opportunity to be part of a dedicated, international, ambitious, and connected team that are value-driven and respect and appreciate each other.

Professional Qualifications 

We are looking for a candidate with:

• A Master’s degree in law (LL.M)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience post degree from a top tier law firm or as in-house counsel with significant competition law experience
• A strong track record of international M&A transactional experience, including merger control filings in multiple jurisdictions (both control acquisitions and minority investments) as well as foreign direct investment filings
• Great abilities to interact and build relations with various stakeholders at all levels
• Strong business understanding
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written

Personal Qualifications 

We are looking for a candidate that: 

• Has the ability to grasp and navigate in complicated legal issues
• Maintains a high-level of integrity and always keeps the broader picture top of mind
• Performs effectively under time pressure by prioritising independently and being able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Is curious and ambitious with a strong drive
• Is a team player that thrives on succeeding together
• Has well-developed cooperation and “client-relationship” skills
• Takes responsibility and is honest with both internal and external stakeholders about opportunities and risks, and the mitigation of such
• Aligns with the Novo Holdings’ values

Working at Novo Holdings

At Novo Holdings, we aspire to a set of values that define the way we work. Our values underpin the Novo Holdings culture of high performance with high responsibility and long-term thinking.

Our work environment is driven by purpose and values, and we strive to be recognised by our stakeholders and people as an exceptional enterprise.  Our aim is to create an environment where our people can develop to their full potential.

How to apply

For more information, please contact Senior Associate General Counsel Søren Justesen on e-mail: [email protected].

We encourage you to send your CV and application as soon as possible or no later than 10 February 2025. We will conduct interviews on a running basis. 

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