Associate Legal Counsel

Job title: Associate Legal Counsel
Department: Contracting COE- GLIPS 
Company: Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS)

Your legal expertise will directly safeguard the innovations that help millions of patients worldwide. Join a team where every contract you shape strengthens the foundation of a company transforming healthcare at a global scale.

About the department

In Finance, Legal & Global Solutions, we enable Novo Nordisk to fulfil our purpose by safeguarding the business, providing corporate infrastructure, and driving value creation. We are a team of 2,300 colleagues primarily based at our headquarters in Denmark and our Global Business Services centres in India and Mexico. 

The Global Legal, Intellectual Property, and Security (GLIPS) department at Global Business Services (GBS) in Bangalore is a cornerstone of support for Novo Nordisk’s global legal and intellectual property functions. With a focus on efficiency and high-quality delivery, GLIPS GBS operates across three key sub-teams, ensuring operational excellence, risk mitigation, and compliance across global operations. The department fosters a collaborative and dynamic atmosphere, where diverse expertise drives success in the legal and intellectual property domains. 
 

The position

As an Associate Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting Novo Nordisk's contracting activities across multiple lines of business. Working at the intersection of legal expertise and commercial pragmatism, you will ensure our agreements are robust, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.

Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation

• Review contracts prepared on the basis of Novo Nordisk standard templates as well as contracts received from counterparties, ensuring compliance with appropriate laws and internal policies
• Prepare and draft contracts in collaboration with Global Legal lawyers when no standard template is available
• Provide end-to-end support for contract review, negotiation, and coordination with relevant stakeholders until signature
• Respond to complex contractual queries with clear, commercially sound guidance

Risk Identification & Compliance

• Identify risks and issues within contractual terms and conditions, suggesting alternatives that lead to the best possible outcome for the business
• Analyse contract requirements and content to ensure alignment with applicable laws, Novo Nordisk policies, and compliance standards

Process Improvement & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across Procurement, business units, and Global Legal to ensure alignment on risk standards and contracting approaches
• Support the development of templates, playbooks, and guidance materials that drive consistency and efficiency across contracting workflows
• Actively share ideas and contribute to continuous improvement of legal processes and work quality

Qualifications
We're looking for an Associate Legal Counsel who thrives in a dynamic, global environment and brings a solid foundation in contract law combined with a proactive mindset. 

You'll bring with you:

• A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Law
• 3+ years of experience supporting the legal department of a global corporation in drafting, reviewing, and redlining contracts
• Strong understanding of contractual terms and conditions, including risk mitigation and negotiation strategies
• Understanding and experience of end-to-end Contract Lifecycle Management
• Personal drive and ability to innovate and improve processes and work product
• Exposure to a contract management tool is preferred

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job—you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

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Deadline
21 August 2026

Disclaimer
It has been brought to our attention that there have recently been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Novo Nordisk and/or its affiliate companies. The individuals or organizations sending these false employment offers may pose as a Novo Nordisk recruiter or representative and request personal information, purchasing of equipment or funds to further the recruitment process or offer paid trainings. Be advised that Novo Nordisk does not extend unsolicited employment offers. Furthermore, Novo Nordisk does not charge prospective employees with fees or make requests for funding as a part of the recruitment process.

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.  

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At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.