Legal Counsel for People Processes - Emendo Consulting Group

Are you passionate about employment law and people? 

We are looking for a strategic and experienced Legal Counsel for People Processes to lead and oversee legal matters related to our people strategy, employment law and organizational development at Emendo Consulting Group A/S. 
 

Becoming a part of Emendo Consulting Group A/S 

Over the past years, Emendo Consulting Group A/S has grown significantly. You will be joining a company with more than 230 committed and ambitious colleagues. Our group consists of 14 entities, all supported by shared functions such as Legal, Finance, Marketing, and Facilities. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will support our teams and ensure adherence to legal and compliance standards. 
 
We are a company built on strong values. We are dedicated to cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel valued and empowered – we call it: The best place to work and grow. 

About the Role 

As a Legal Counsel for People Process, you will play a key role in handling a wide range of people-related matters and administrative tasks. You will ensure compliance with current legislation, maintain accurate people data, and contribute to developing effective people processes and creating structure.  

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Oversee and develop our contracts and contracts management, including people templates’ adherence to legal requirements 

• Legal responsibility for recruitment processes and onboarding workflows to ensure compliance with employment law and internal governance 

• Manage legal aspect of contract workflows related to changes in employment terms, such as salary adjustments, promotions, and bonus agreements  

• Provide legal guidance on matters related to expatiations, pensions, work permits, and insurances 

• Lead compliance efforts across critical areas, including data protection, AI, pay transparency, whistleblower scheme and working environment regulations 

• Drive the implementation and maintenance of the contract management system 

• Maintaining and administering data in our people and contract systems 

• Administering leave and absence (e.g. sick leave, vacation, parental leave) in collaboration with payroll  

About You 

As the ideal candidate, you hold a degree in law or commercial law (e.g. Cand.jur. or Cand.merc.jur.), and: 

• Bring in solid experience in employment law (including Salaried Employees Act (funktionærloven), Holiday Act (ferieloven), Childbirth Act (barselsloven)), Act on an Employer’s Obligation to Inform Employees of the Conditions Applicable to the Employment Relationship (ansættelsesbevisloven) 

• Have experience or prior knowledge of data protection, data privacy, AI and other compliance topics 

• Are detail-oriented and work in a structured and proactive manner 

• Enjoy both advisory work and hands-on data tasks 

• Have people management experience or an ambition to grow in that direction 

• Have good English communication skills 

• Are highly service-oriented and energized by helping others 

• Are empathetic team player who supports a positive workplace culture 

What We Offer 

A central role with great autonomy and influence across the people area together with the opportunity to shape and optimize future people’s processes. You will feel comfortable in our informal and dynamic work environment with strong collaboration.  

You can expect excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth at a workplace where People & Culture is a strategic priority. We are based in beautiful offices located in one of Copenhagen’s most attractive areas.  

You will also be invited to take part in our many social activities—Friday bars, Emendo Social Club, running groups, and much more. 

Interested? 

Please send us your application and CV via our career site as soon as possible, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline: 31 May 2025. 

For any questions, you are welcome to contact Nicole Sowe at +45 24 87 74 89 or niso@emendo.com.

We recognize that bias can occur in the recruitment process. To uphold fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants, we kindly ask you to exclude personal data such as photo, age, or any non-professional information from your application.