Corporate Counsel
- Legal
- Denmark - Bagsværd
We are looking for a lawyer who can further develop our assistance in relation to strategic sourcing activities and contracts in Product Supply. The position is available as a temporary position for a 12 months term. The term might become extended.
About the department
The Pharma Law Team is located in Novo Nordisk’s headquarters and is comprised of 8 attorneys. The department is part of Novo Nordisk’s Global Legal organisation which employs more than 100 lawyers at more than 20 locations throughout the world. We provide legal advice within a broad range of areas including non-clinical development, device development, pilot production, clinical development, product registration and approval, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, sale, quality and product safety.
The Job
We are able to offer you a challenging 12 months position as Corporate Counsel in a high-performing, energetic team, servicing a dynamic and expanding group of international companies.
The primary responsibilities of the Corporate Counsel will be to provide legal assistance to the central sourcing function within our Product Supply organisation. As such, focus will be on contract law, and assignments will, among other things, include drafting and negotiating contracts in relation to sourcing of raw material, energy and components on a global scale as well as outsourcing arrangements with key suppliers. In handling the specific tasks, you will interact with key stakeholders within Novo Nordisk, as well as external counsels and partners. You will work closely together with and have independent responsibility for advising specific departments in Novo Nordisk with a large degree of empowerment. The primary work place will be in Bagsværd and Hillerød. As part of the Global Legal organisation, you would also be involved with cross-functional Global Legal projects and, in addition, various opportunities, both in Denmark and abroad, offer potential for further personal development.
Qualifications
You have a Master’s degree in law combined with 3-5 years of working experience from a law firm, a private company or public authority. You have strong experience in handling and negotiating high value contracts with multiple stakeholders. You are probably admitted to the bar in Denmark or abroad. You should have strong communication skills in English (verbal and written), be organized and detail-oriented and take a structured approach to your work. Danish language skills is an advantage, but not a prerequisite. You should be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work effectively in international settings and have strong stakeholder management skills. You have familiarity with IT systems.
At Novo Nordisk, we strive for excellence. As a world leader in diabetes care and a major player in haemostasis management, growth hormone therapy and hormone replacement therapy, we offer our employees opportunities for continuous growth
Contact
For further information, please contact Corporate Counsel Henrik Beckmann at +45 3075 5207.
Deadline
2 December 2013
- Legal
- Denmark - Bagsværd
We are looking for a lawyer who can further develop our assistance in relation to strategic sourcing activities and contracts in Product Supply. The position is available as a temporary position for a 12 months term. The term might become extended.
About the department
The Pharma Law Team is located in Novo Nordisk’s headquarters and is comprised of 8 attorneys. The department is part of Novo Nordisk’s Global Legal organisation which employs more than 100 lawyers at more than 20 locations throughout the world. We provide legal advice within a broad range of areas including non-clinical development, device development, pilot production, clinical development, product registration and approval, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, sale, quality and product safety.
The Job
We are able to offer you a challenging 12 months position as Corporate Counsel in a high-performing, energetic team, servicing a dynamic and expanding group of international companies.
The primary responsibilities of the Corporate Counsel will be to provide legal assistance to the central sourcing function within our Product Supply organisation. As such, focus will be on contract law, and assignments will, among other things, include drafting and negotiating contracts in relation to sourcing of raw material, energy and components on a global scale as well as outsourcing arrangements with key suppliers. In handling the specific tasks, you will interact with key stakeholders within Novo Nordisk, as well as external counsels and partners. You will work closely together with and have independent responsibility for advising specific departments in Novo Nordisk with a large degree of empowerment. The primary work place will be in Bagsværd and Hillerød. As part of the Global Legal organisation, you would also be involved with cross-functional Global Legal projects and, in addition, various opportunities, both in Denmark and abroad, offer potential for further personal development.
Qualifications
You have a Master’s degree in law combined with 3-5 years of working experience from a law firm, a private company or public authority. You have strong experience in handling and negotiating high value contracts with multiple stakeholders. You are probably admitted to the bar in Denmark or abroad. You should have strong communication skills in English (verbal and written), be organized and detail-oriented and take a structured approach to your work. Danish language skills is an advantage, but not a prerequisite. You should be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work effectively in international settings and have strong stakeholder management skills. You have familiarity with IT systems.
At Novo Nordisk, we strive for excellence. As a world leader in diabetes care and a major player in haemostasis management, growth hormone therapy and hormone replacement therapy, we offer our employees opportunities for continuous growth
Contact
For further information, please contact Corporate Counsel Henrik Beckmann at +45 3075 5207.
Deadline
2 December 2013