About the Department
The Legal department is comprised of our Legal and Patents functions. We depend on our legal team to help drive growth and maintain the highest level of standards and practices across all of our legal efforts. It's a tall order, which is why we only hire those who thrive on protecting the interests of our patients, employees and business, all while creating and implementing efficient and innovative solutions. As part of the team, you'll work with employees across the organization to oversee legal matters and provide guidance on strategies that drive business and policy priorities and shape the reputation of Novo Nordisk Inc. (NNI). At Novo Nordisk, your skills, dedication and ambition will help us change lives for the better. In exchange, we'll offer you an opportunity to work with extraordinary talent and benefit from a range of possibilities for professional and personal development. Are you ready to realize your potential?
The Position
Provides support to the legal staff, primarily by preparing and reviewing agreements and other documents, conducting legal research, gathering data and conducting analyses, and providing project management support.
Relationships
Reports to Deputy General Counsel in the Legal Department. Will play an integral role on the legal team that supports Market Access & Public Affairs, Pricing & Contracting, Supply Chain, and Privacy. Assists attorneys in the Legal Department in the delivery of legal services. Interacts with individuals in other NNI departments and affiliate companies. Also, may interact with outside law firms, vendors, government agencies, and business entities.
Essential Functions

• Supports the drafting and review of agreements from various departments within the organization, including sponsorship agreements, collaboration agreements, association memberships, and grant agreements; engages in contract negotiation as necessary
• Acts as lead on key projects
• Drafts template agreements as directed
• Identifies appropriate laws, judicial decisions, and legal arguments that are relevant to assigned matters
• On own initiative, follows up on outstanding issues and keeps attorneys informed of status
• Regularly handles highly confidential matters with discretion and judgment
• Researches statutes, regulations and case law and prepares informative material for general use by the attorneys
• Serves as support for key processes within the Legal Department and identifies process improvements

Physical Requirements
0-10% overnight travel required.
Qualifications

• A Bachelor 's degree required; relevant experience may be substituted for degree where appropriate
• A minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience or other relevant experience required
• A Paralegal Certification strongly preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of the business and day-to-day operations
• Excellent organizational, planning and follow-through skills
• Must be a self-starter; flexible; customer-focused; and have a professional demeanor
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical, research, and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we're life changing.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.