Student Assistant

Novo Nordisk A/S; København; Hybrid; DKK 238,000 - 339,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with employer 10%

Employee contribution 5%

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Copenhagen seeks a Student Assistant to support the Legal, Compliance & Quality team across a wide range of legal tasks. You will assist with contract drafting, legal research, data privacy and AI governance while learning how law operates in a life sciences company.

You will report to the Director Legal, Compliance & Quality and work about 15 hours per week in Ørestad, Copenhagen. The role offers exposure to multiple functions and a chance to contribute to Novo’s mission to

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme within Law.
• Fluent written and verbal communication in Danish and English.
• Structured, organized and detail-oriented way of working.
• Proactive, reliable and service-minded approach.
• Confidence using digital tools and systems.
• Curiosity about pharma and the legal challenges within life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Support the drafting and review of contracts and templates.
• Carry out legal research and share clear findings with the team.
• Help answer data privacy questions and contribute to AI governance matters.
• Support colleagues with day-to-day legal and compliance questions.
• Provide stakeholder support and follow up on your assigned tasks.

Skills

Fluent in Danish and English

Contract drafting support

Legal research

Education

Law student (Bachelor’s or Master’s)

Job description

As Student Assistant in the Legal, Compliance & Quality team, you will support colleagues across Novo Denmark on a broad range of legal and compliance activities. You will work on contract drafting and review, legal research, data privacy and AI governance questions, and various ad hoc projects, while learning how law works in a life sciences company. Your work helps colleagues move forward with confidence and contributes to Novo’s purpose of driving change for people living with serious chronic diseases.

What you’ll bring

• Current enrolment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme within Law.
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in Danish and English.
• A structured, organised and detail-oriented way of working.
• A proactive, reliable and service-minded approach.
• Confidence using digital tools and systems.
• Curiosity about pharma and the legal challenges within life sciences.

What you’ll do

• Support the drafting and review of contracts and templates.
• Carry out legal research and share clear findings with the team.
• Help answer data privacy questions and contribute to AI governance matters.
• Support colleagues with day-to-day legal and compliance questions.
• Provide stakeholder support and follow up on your assigned tasks.

Who you’ll work with

You will join the Legal, Compliance & Quality team in Novo Denmark where you will report to the Director Legal, Compliance & Quality, Christian Bennet Rosenbæk.

The Legal, Compliance & Quality team acts as a trusted partner to the business, supporting a broad range of activities across Marketing, Commercial Excellence, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Public Affairs, and other functions.

The role is office-based in Ørestad, Copenhagen, however, we recognise the importance of balancing work and academics and strive to provide additional flexibility during exam periods whenever possible.

What you can expect here

You will be trusted to take ownership of your tasks and supported to perform at your best. You will get hands-on experience with legal and compliance topics in a life sciences setting, learn from colleagues who work with them every day, and be encouraged to make your voice heard.

Salary and Benefits

: This position is hourly paid, and the position is approximately 15 hours per week. For this position, the hourly base rate is 209,27 DKK based on an assessment of relevant factors such as experience, educational background, demonstrated competencies, and the specific skills required for the position. In addition to the hourly base rate, Student Assistants are entitled to a pension scheme (currently 10% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution).

For further information, please contact Anna Aagaard Saks ([e-mail]) or Sigrid Duus ( [e-mail] ) from the Legal, Compliance & Quality team.

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