Global Legal Counsel

Global Legal Counsel with a technology focus – we are expanding our team 

Would you like to be close to decision-making and involved in all aspects of the business in a highly innovative, truly global, and rapidly growing company? Do you enjoy tackling a wide range of legal questions and delivering high-class legal support with a pragmatic approach to solutions? Now is a fantastic time for you to join us as we expand our legal department.

We are looking for a highly qualified Global Legal Counsel to play a pivotal role in supporting our business within the areas of technology, data privacy and international contracts. You will be part of the Global Legal department and work from Ambu’s headquarter in Ballerup.

Ambu develops, manufactures, and sells medical devices. Millions of patients and healthcare professionals depend on the functionality and performance of Ambu’s products worldwide. 

Key responsibilities

Technology:

• Take responsibility for delivering a top-tier approach to new technology legislation, including AI, Data, Product liability and Cybersecurity, and identify solutions within regulatory frameworks that align with Ambu’s strategy.
• Support new product development initiatives e.g. software development and upgrades.  

Privacy:

• Provide advice on data privacy e.g., in relation to development of new products.

Commercial legal matters:

• Draft, review and negotiate international contracts, e.g., consulting agreements, NDA’s, R&D development agreements, manufacturing agreements and IT contracts.
• Provide support to projects in general.

• Provide advice on various commercial legal matters.

Risk Assessments:

• Conduct risk assessments across relevant legal frameworks in collaboration with Information Security.

Collaborative work:

• Act as a proactive legal partner to our global organizations in R&D, IT, Information Security and Procurement in relation to technology, data privacy and procurement.
• Provide employee training.

• Collaborate and ensure alignment with legal colleagues in Denmark, USA and Malaysia as well as external lawyers

Solution-oriented candidate with a pragmatic approach

Skills and experiences can be earned in many different ways, and we understand that the best fit for the role cannot be prescribed on paper. However, you are likely to succeed if: 

• You hold a master’s degree within Law (cand.jur) and have 3+ years of experience with legal counselling either from a law firm or as in-house legal counsel working with technology law, data privacy and international contracts.
• You should have a keen interest in technology and a general interest in working with data privacy and contracts from a broader perspective.
• You thrive on handling a wide range of tasks and consistently deliver professional and constructive solutions with a business mindset. You possess excellent analytical skills, know how to prioritize and meet deadlines, and have great communication skills.
• You are methodical and thorough, able to work effectively on multiple projects without losing sight of details and quality. It is essential that you are committed, proactive, and able to identify and explore opportunities. You have high integrity and strong interpersonal skills, capable of interacting with and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Since we are a global company, you will be involved in cross-cultural collaboration, which means that you must be fluent in Danish and English, both orally and in writing.

Ambu – a visionary and international workplace where your efforts matter

Ambu is a company that expands rapidly and has ambitious growth targets. We meet these targets through interdisciplinary teamwork between motivated and highly skilled employees. Your contributions and efforts are crucial to our success and by joining us you will get the opportunity to work in an international head office with an informal working environment.

We offer great opportunities for personal development. Furthermore, we offer a wide range of professional, social and financial employee benefits in addition to exciting job challenges and continuous professional and personal development.

Information
You can get more information about the job and about Ambu A/S by contacting Gry Sahner Gundestrup, Lead Legal Procurement and Head of Data Privacy, telephone no. +45 7225 2000 or by e-mail grgu@ambu.com.

How to apply

As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. If you are interested in applying for the position, then please apply as soon as possible. Your application will be treated as confidential.

Please note that due to an upcoming vacation period, we expect to start the interview process in August.