Senior Legal Counsel

We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Legal team!  

We offer you a unique opportunity be a legal trusted advisor and participate in the M&A transactions across all the investment’s areas acting as the legal anchor on all the legal workstreams.  

Novo Holdings is the holding company of the Novo Group and is a Danish private limited liability company wholly owned by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. As of 2023, the Novo Nordisk Foundation had total assets under management of DKK 1,114 billion, including an investment portfolio of DKK 201 billion. The purpose of Novo Holdings 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. Wholly owned by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, Novo Holdings is the controlling shareholder of Novo Nordisk and Novonesis (the Novo Group companies) and manages an investment portfolio with a long-term return perspective.

Headquartered in Copenhagen, with affiliates in San Francisco, Boston, Singapore and Shanghai, Novo Holdings is a world-leading life science investor with a focus on creating long-term value.

The Job

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will 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. You will report to the General Counsel who has the overall responsibility for handling the legal affairs of Novo Holdings.

Your main tasks will be to:

• Support a broad range of transactional projects, including acquisitions & divestments
• Support on PE and VC fund investments
• Participate in the deal teams across all the investment’s areas acting as the legal anchor
• Support relevant asset teams across Novo Holdings’ portfolio companies in, for example, MIP programmes, follow-on investments, and corporate housekeeping tasks
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders during the legal work streams
• Review and continuously optimise and share the best-in class legal processes and governance practices
• Ensure legal compliance and legal risk management and address regulatory matters
• Contribute to fulfil the legal key strategic initiatives and goals

The Legal team consists of 8 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 M&A experience preferable within Private Equity
• A strong track record of international M&A transactional experience, including deal structuring, negotiation and drafting;
• 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 on 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 to 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 General Counsel Barbara Fiorini Due on e-mail: [email protected] 

We encourage you to send your CV and application as soon as possible or no later than 8 April 2024. We will conduct interviews on a running basis.   

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