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LEO Foundation - Legal & Compliance Manager
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LEO Foundation
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Copenhagen, Denmark
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Eligibility
Danish qualified lawyer (cand.jur. or cand.merc.jur.) with a minimum of 5-6 years of experience from a foundation, in-house legal role, or law firm. Fluency in Danish and English is required.
Opportunity
Title: LEO Foundation - Legal & Compliance Manager
Category: Jobs
Organiser: LEO Foundation (assisted by RESOLVA)
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Eligibility: Danish qualified lawyer (cand.jur. or cand.merc.jur.) with a minimum of 5-6 years of experience from a foundation, in-house legal department, or law firm. Fluency in both written and spoken Danish and English is required.
Deadline: Not specified
Fees: None
Description: The LEO Foundation is seeking a business-oriented lawyer to take on the role of Legal & Compliance Manager. This role offers a unique opportunity to work broadly across legal and compliance matters in an enterprise foundation with activities spanning engaged ownership, philanthropy, and investments. The manager will provide pragmatic, high-quality legal advice, focusing on contracts, corporate governance, and compliance, while acting as a legal business partner to the Philanthropy team and supporting the management team on foundation law, investments, commercial agreements, and enterprise risk.
Key Responsibilities:
Contact Information: For questions regarding the position, contact Camilla Krogh at (+45 51261264) or Mikkel Falkenberg at (+45 29993065) from the team at RESOLVA.
Category: Jobs
Organiser: LEO Foundation (assisted by RESOLVA)
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Eligibility: Danish qualified lawyer (cand.jur. or cand.merc.jur.) with a minimum of 5-6 years of experience from a foundation, in-house legal department, or law firm. Fluency in both written and spoken Danish and English is required.
Deadline: Not specified
Fees: None
Description: The LEO Foundation is seeking a business-oriented lawyer to take on the role of Legal & Compliance Manager. This role offers a unique opportunity to work broadly across legal and compliance matters in an enterprise foundation with activities spanning engaged ownership, philanthropy, and investments. The manager will provide pragmatic, high-quality legal advice, focusing on contracts, corporate governance, and compliance, while acting as a legal business partner to the Philanthropy team and supporting the management team on foundation law, investments, commercial agreements, and enterprise risk.
Key Responsibilities:
- Governance & Foundation Law: Support matters under Danish foundation law, maintain corporate documentation, and prepare recommendations for the Foundation Board.
- Philanthropy Support: Draft and review grant and collaboration agreements with hospitals, universities, and research institutions.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Maintain the compliance framework (GDPR, KYC/AML, sanctions, and IT security) and manage sustainability reporting (CSRD).
- Investment Support: Provide legal support for financial investments in venture, growth, and private equity funds, including reviewing fund documentation and side letters.
- Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial, service, and employment agreements.
Contact Information: For questions regarding the position, contact Camilla Krogh at (+45 51261264) or Mikkel Falkenberg at (+45 29993065) from the team at RESOLVA.