Student Assistant

Novo; Region Hovedstaden; On-site; DKK 238,000 - 339,000; Part time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Denmark seeks a Student Assistant to support the Legal, Compliance & Quality team in contract drafting, legal research, and privacy/governance tasks. You will learn how a life sciences company handles law and compliance while supporting colleagues across Novo Denmark.

The role is based in Ørestad, Copenhagen with flexibility during exam periods. You will work ~15 hours weekly and gain hands-on experience in a regulated industry.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Law.
• Fluent written and verbal communication in Danish and English.
• Structured, organised and detail-oriented approach.
• Proactive, reliable and service-minded mindset.
• Confident using digital tools and systems.
• Curiosity about pharma and legal challenges in life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and reviewing contracts and templates.
• Conduct legal research and share clear findings with the team.
• Address data privacy questions and contribute to AI governance topics.
• Support colleagues with day-to-day legal and compliance inquiries.
• Provide stakeholder support and follow up on assigned tasks.

Skills

Bilingual (Danish/English)

Detail-oriented

Proactive attitude

Digital literacy

Pharma/legal curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Law

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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