Legal Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Denmark.

📋 Description

• Develop and manage the company's contract repository using SharePoint or a Contract Lifecycle Management platform.

• Organize and oversee distributor agreements, supply and procurement contracts, service agreements, and software/licensing contracts.

• Monitor contract statuses, important dates, renewals, and expirations.

• Keep records of NDAs, standard Terms & Conditions, and executed agreements.

• Facilitate contract intake and ensure that fully executed contracts are appropriately filed and accessible.

• Revise, redline, and negotiate NDAs, standard Terms & Conditions, and modifications to contracts.

• Handle the escalation of non-standard terms and track contracts through to execution.

• Maintain and update corporate records for both existing and newly acquired legal entities.

• Monitor annual filing requirements and deadlines across Europe, China, and Australia.

• Collaborate with outside counsel on changes related to Directors/Officers, notarization, and international apostille requirements.

• Assist with M&A and internal reorganization efforts, including corporate due diligence and entity integration.

• Engage in discussions regarding entity closures and work with outside counsel on dissolutions.

• Create and organize a comprehensive Legal SharePoint site.

• Partner with internal IT on the implementation of the in-house Contract Lifecycle Management tool.

• Standardize legal templates to ensure global consistency.

• Coordinate with outside counsel and track legal expenditures and invoicing within Accounts Payable systems.

• Liaise with IP counsel and internal engineering and product teams.

• Assist with requests for insurance certificates, processing of wage garnishment orders, and other ad hoc legal issues.

• Report directly to the General Counsel and coordinate across functional areas, business units, outside counsel, consultants, accountants, and internal stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), or a comparable law degree.

• Prior experience in a corporate legal department concentrating on corporate secretarial tasks or legal operations.

• Proven contract drafting and negotiation abilities, including redlining and risk assessment.

• Understanding of commercial terms such as indemnification, limitation of liability, and warranties.

• Knowledge of jurisdictional requirements in Europe, China, India, and/or Australia.

• Familiarity with apostille procedures.

• Background in common law (UK, Ireland, India) preferred.

• Strong proficiency in SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and legal technology tools.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Capability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.

• Working hours align with the local office schedule.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options (30 hours/week) available for highly qualified candidates.

• Emphasis on work-life balance.

• Direct collaboration with the General Counsel.

• Exposure to corporate governance, M&A, commercial contracts, and legal operations.

• Freedom to establish legal infrastructure from the ground up.