Legal Compliance Counsel

KK Group; Region Midtjylland; Hybrid; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

KK Group seeks a dynamic Legal Compliance Counsel to drive and embed a robust compliance function across the organisation, locally and globally.

You will join the Legal Governance, Compliance & Projects department to expand the compliance program, collaborate with stakeholders, and foster a culture of awareness and continuous improvement in regulatory practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Law or Business Law with relevant experience (≥4 years) in a law firm or in-house.
• Strong knowledge of compliance principles and best practices.
• Professional pride and ongoing improvements in legal services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration across teams.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Team player with ability to build trustful relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Stay on top of regulatory developments related to Legal Compliance (NIS2, CRA, Data Act) and implement the organisation’s setup.
• Develop and deliver training programs to promote legal compliance awareness.
• Lead the review and implementation of global policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Drive a culture of compliance with continuous improvements to processes and tools.
• Support PMI activities within specified legal compliance disciplines and liaise with external advisors.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Training & mentoring

Policy development

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Law or Business Law

Job description

Ready to shape compliance in a dynamic global company? Join KK Group as our New Legal Compliance Counsel and play a pivotal role in building and advancing our Legal Compliance function.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Compliance Counsel in support of the expanding Legal Compliance function as part of the Legal Governance, Compliance & Projects department. Our new colleague should be a team player who can navigate the complexities of a high-growth environment and contribute to the continued success and sustainability of our organisation and business.

This role will play a big part of the ambitious growth trajectory and foster a culture of compliance awareness across our organisation and in our business activities in general.

Job Overview:

As Legal Compliance Counsel you will be supporting the entire organisation, locally and globally. You will be responsible for driving and supporting the expansion of a Legal Compliance function, collaborating with key stakeholders throughout the organisation, and embedding legal compliance practices across all levels of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance:

• being on top of regulatory developments related to Legal Compliance, hereunder implementing and driving the organisation’s set-up in relation to NIS2, CRA, Data Act etc.
• developing and delivering training programs to build and promote legal compliance awareness throughout the organisation.
• leading the review and implementation of relevant global policies, guidelines and procedures.
• driving a compliance culture with continuous improvements by assessing and enhancing processes and tools.
• supporting PMI activities within specified legal compliance disciplines.
• cooperating with and being the point of contact to external advisors on legal compliance matters.

Governance & Projects:

As a part of the Legal Governance, Compliance & Projects department, you will also take part in tasks related to Governance and Legal Projects in general, supporting the Legal Corporate/Commercial department and the future growth of KK Group.

Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in Law or Business Law, preferably supplemented by at least 4 years of relevant experience from a law firm or an in-house legal position.
• Strong knowledge of compliance principles and best practices.
• Professional pride and constantly pursuing improvements when providing legal services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently.
• You are a team player who strives to build and maintain trustful and solid relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Location:

This position can be based in any KK Group's offices in Denmark, with flexibility for hybrid work.

If you do not meet all the requirements? No worries – If you possess a can-do attitude, enjoy a collaborative environment and embrace a culture of continuous improvement, we would like to hear from you.

Further information

For questions on the position, please contact: Head of Legal Governance, Compliance & Projects, Christina Bjerskov Vedsted at [phone]

For questions on the recruitment process, please contact: Karen Lim at [phone].

About KK Group

Building on more than 40 years of experience, KK Group is a leading systems supplier to the renewable energy industry. Our capabilities span developing state-of-the-art technologies, high-quality lean manufacturing, and flexible aftermarket services. KK Group is owned by A.P. Moller Holding, the parent company of the A.P. Moller Group, established in 1904 by Arnold Peter Møller. We are a global and diverse team of over 3,700 people, working towards delivering products and services that enable a future powered by renewable energy.

At KK Group, our culture and DNA are built on a foundation of can-do attitude and innovation. We actively foster an inclusive work environment that embraces diversity, rejects any form of discrimination, and provides equal opportunities for all people. Our commitment lies in cultivating a strong culture centered around health, safety, wellbeing, and effective teamwork.