Legal Counsel

Category: Legal/Compliance
Country/Region: DK
Location: Odense S, DK, 5260

Are you ready to take on the challenge of strengthening Orifarm's contract management capabilities and providing first-class, pragmatic legal advice across our international organization? Then we would love to hear from you

About the job
In this role, you will act as a trusted legal business partner across the organisation translating legal risks into practical, business-oriented solutions. We are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded legal professional who is motivated by working closely with the business and taking ownership of a broad range of commercial contracts .

You will work closely with key stakeholders in Procurement, Business Development, CMO, Commercial and other business functions, contributing to a broad range of legal matters across the Group .

You will:

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, and advise on contract interpretation, amendments, breaches, terminations and contract-related disputes
• Drive and further develop Orifarm's Contract Lifecycle Management framework, including drafting, maintaining and improving contract templates, playbooks and standard clauses
• Develop and implement contract management policies, processes and governance structures
• Explore and drive the opportunities offered by AI and other legal technologies within contract management and legal processes
• Administer and optimise the company's contract management system
• Participate in M&A projects, including legal due diligence, and post-merger integration support
• Support strategic and operational decision-making across the organisation and provide general legal support in areas such as marketing law, intellectual property, corporate law, commercial law and general business law matters together with the rest of the legal team

You will be part of Group Legal and report directly to Orifarm's General Counsel, Lars Brøgger.

Who are you?
You hold a degree in law (LL.M.) or hold a degree in business law (e.g. cand.merc.jur.). You have a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience, including solid experience drafting , reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, gained in an international company or law firm. You bring an interest in or hands-on experience with Contract Lifecycle Management and the digitalisation of legal processes .

You are energised by working closely with colleagues across the business and thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. You embrace change and enjoy taking the lead in complex negotiations. You work independently and in a structured manner and build strong relationships internally and externally.

Who are we?
By joining Group Legal, you will become part of a dedicated legal team in an international and ambitious company. In addition to the General Counsel, the team currently consists of two lawyers, Helene Arensbak Mørk and Rasmus Sell Ditlevsen, and we collaborate closely with two lawyers based in Germany, in our Legal Affairs, Pharma Trade team. We offer a dynamic and informal working environment focused on collaboration , quality and continuous improvement .

Why should you join Orifarm?
At Orifarm, we are 2,300 employees united by a shared purpose: improving access to affordable medicine for the people who need it. Founded in Odense, Denmark in 1994 by Birgitte & Hans Bøgh-Sørensen, we have built our business on challenging conventional thinking to make affordable high-quality pharmaceuticals more accessible across Europe. Rather than developing new medicines, we focus on finding smarter ways to bring existing treatments to patients, creating value for pharmacies, healthcare systems, and society.

We live by the mindset Challenge Accepted . It reflects our explorer spirit and can-do attitude, where challenges are perceived as opportunities. We encourage people to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and take ownership. Across teams, functions, and markets, you will find a collaborative and supportive culture built on trust, respect, and a flat hierarchy where everyone has a voice and direct access to decision-makers.

When you join Orifarm, you will be empowered to make a real impact from day one. We offer autonomy and great opportunities for career advancement, enabling our employees to shape their professional development. We value flexibility and provide a hybrid work model with the possibility of working from home two days a week.

We invite you to join Orifarm, if you are curious, ambitious, and accept the challenge of bringing better deals of medicine to millions.

We encourage everyone to apply
At Orifarm, we welcome people from all backgrounds, recognizing that the best outcomes come from a diverse and inclusive work environment. Our commitment is to create an environment where different perspectives and skills drive innovation and contribute to a sustainable future. By creating such an environment, we are confident that we can achieve better results together.