Legal Compliance Counsel

Legal Compliance Counsel to Demant

The Demant business is rapidly growing and so is the need for advice about legal compliance.

Do you dream of being part of a global company that truly helps people around the world? Do you wish to become part of legal & compliance team that engages directly with the business? Then we have a great career opportunity for you.

We are in search of a committed professional aiming to take on a key role in the advancement of our compliance framework.

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Your work tasks will be very diverse, and your qualifications and interests will be taken into consideration as much as possible. Your role will be proactive, and you will work closely together with the business.

You will have the opportunity to work independently and put your fingerprint on a challenging but important agenda, but you will also be working closely with the rest of the team.

You can look forward to a truly diverse and challenging working day where you will encounter a variety of tasks, including:

• Supporting stakeholders with advice on various compliance matters within export controls, international sanctions, anticorruption, and competition law, e.g., advice in connection with contract or tender negotiations, advice on how changes in legislation affects various parts of Demant across Demant Group’s multiple jurisdictions etc.
• Assisting with the further development of the compliance program, including monitoring new legislation, and ensuring that changes are properly addressed in policies, procedures and guidelines within export controls, international sanctions, anticorruption, and competition law., conducting due diligence etc.
• Assisting with tasks relating to our whistleblower hotline, including investigations.
• Developing and updating policies and guidelines and assisting with implementation across Demant Group’s multiple jurisdictions.
• Training of colleagues on export controls, international sanctions, anticorruption, competition law and our whistleblower hotline.

When carrying out your tasks, you will work with colleagues across all business units and affiliates globally. You will also have the opportunity to work with external experts on selected matters but more importantly you will obtain a unique and in-depth understanding of Demant’s business.

The job is in our headquarters in Smørum, from where you have a flexible working environment with possibility to work from home up to two days per week. Your manager will be Head of Group Privacy & Compliance Sara Munch Andersen. She will be a sparring partner to you for help and guidance.

Become part of our engaged and fun team

You will become part of our international Group Privacy & Compliance team consisting of two specialist subgroups (Privacy and Legal Compliance). This position is for the compliance-leg of the team. All team members are enthusiastic about supporting our business with compliance while we are also trying to have a great time doing so. The tone is informal, and your input will be valued and encouraged.

The team is a part of the larger Demant Group Legal & Compliance. The group in Denmark consists of more than 20 highly skilled and motivated colleagues with a great team spirit. Acknowledging the parenting responsibilities of many employees, Demant ensures a work setting that provides the required job flexibility.

Globally, we are more than 50 team members and common for all is our dedication to support our business grow.

What we are looking for

We are hoping to find a new colleague with the following qualifications:

• A degree in law (cand.jur., cand.merc.jur. or equivalent degree if you are educated outside of Denmark).
• Ideally 1-2 years’ experience from either a law firm, in-house counsel or other relevant legal experience
• A good understanding of business ethics or at least a strong interest in the topic.
• The ability to balance the need for sound business advice with the need for maintaining a high standard of legal advice.
• Great interpersonal skills to have good interaction with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to explain complex information in a clear, concise and compelling manner
• Excellent English proficiency as this is our corporate language.
• Knowledge relating to trade sanctions will be considered an asset but is not a requirement.

Our values

We believe that the best results come from a fruitful team effort based on trust and openness. We support each other and constantly provide feedback and knowledge to provide the best legal compliance advice. We believe in virtues like honesty, integrity and respect.

We are an international company in growth and Group Privacy & Compliance is supporting the business in offering the world’s most advanced hearing and audio solutions.

How to get this exciting job

Send your application, CV and diplomas no later than 20th October 2024.

We expect to hold 1st interview in week 44.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Head of Group Privacy & Compliance Sara Munch Andersen +4541499587.

Please notice, we only accept applications via our online recruiting system.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

About Demant

At Demant we value diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from alle qualified candidates regardless of ethnic background, personality, age, gender, and education. Diversity is part of our cultural DNA. Women in STEM areas are particularly encouraged to apply, as Demant supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality. #LI-HYBRID #LI-BS1