Legal Operations Manager

Job summary

This role involves supporting commercial contracting and global business operations within a newly established Compliance, Tax & Legal Operations function. The position is based in Billund and requires collaboration with legal colleagues and business units.

Qualifications

• Law degree from a Danish university.
• Strong drafting skills for various contract types (marketing, procurement, sales).
• Background in Danish contract law.
• Experience in an in-house legal function or law firm.
• Understanding of international contract law, with experience in European legal matters.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Curiosity about legal tech and AI solutions for contract work.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts across EMEA/CEEMEA jurisdictions.
• Ensure legal accuracy and compliance with corporate policies and internal standards.
• Act as a resource for privacy-related contractual matters and Danish/international contract law.
• Communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Support the standardization of contracting processes and contribute to legal tech improvements.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and contract analytics.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Effective communication skills for diverse audiences.

Education

• Law degree from a Danish university.

Tools

• Familiarity with legal tech and AI solutions for contract management.