Legal Counsel

Does it excite you to support innovation through solid legal guidance and well-structured contracts in a biotech environment? Are you a lawyer looking to build hands‑on experience within clinical trials, R&D, and internal legal processes? Then you could be our new colleague.

Your new position
As Legal Counsel, you will support the organization by providing legal advice with a primary focus on contracts and compliance related to clinical development and research activities. You will work closely with experienced colleagues and stakeholders across functions, contributing to high‑quality legal solutions in a dynamic biotech setting.

The role offers strong learning opportunities and broad exposure across R&D and clinical operations.

We offer exciting responsibilities

• Supporting drafting and negotiation of Clinical Trial Agreements, CMO agreements, MSA/CRO agreements, and other R&D‑related contracts
• Assisting in managing contracting processes to ensure compliance and support key timelines
• Supporting legal compliance of clinical trials, manufacturing processes, and external services
• Contributing to identification and mitigation of legal risks related to R&D activities
• Supporting internal legal processes and cross‑functional collaboration within R&D

In summary, you will help ensure that our clinical operations and contract handling are legally compliant, risk‑managed, and efficiently executed - while developing your legal expertise within biotech R&D.

Your Profile
As a person you demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration abilities. You show high integrity and bring a structured and detail‑oriented approach to your work. It is natural for you to be a collaborative team player with a proactive, solution-oriented attitude and the ability to effectively navigate across all levels of the organization. You are eager to learn, and enjoy working in a dynamic, cross‑functional environment.

• Master’s degree in law and qualification as an attorney‑at‑law (or equivalent)
• A couple of years of relevant experience, preferably within life science
• Interest in and basic understanding of clinical development, research, and biotech‑related legislation
• Experience with contract drafting and negotiation is an advantage, and if knowledge of IT contracts and working together with Procurement department it is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Your New Team
You will join the Legal department, becoming part of a collaborative team of 15 dedicated and skilled lawyers and you will be reporting to Head of R&D Legal. We work closely with Discovery Research, Development, Medical Affairs, and other parts of the organization to support programs and collaborations from early research through late‑stage development.

Let’s bond and be bold
We have a unique culture characterized by excellent teamwork and high engagement across the organization - and we want you to help us strengthen this culture.

Making bonds is at the core of everything we do. From discovering and developing the best new peptide drugs for patients, to engaging with our partners or connecting with each other. We bond through curiosity and playfulness as a team, allowing ourselves to challenge common thinking and drive future innovation. Join us and let’s bond and be bold 

Interested in bonding with us? Then please apply no later than 21 June, or as soon as possible. The applications will be reviewed as they come in. While a cover letter is not required, please include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying. For further information, please contact Luisa Nygaard at Lnygaard@zealandpharma.com.

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from all job applicants.

About Zealand Pharma A/S
Zealand Pharma A/S (Nasdaq: ZEAL) is a biotechnology company focused on advancing medicines for obesity and metabolic health. Combining more than 25 years of peptide R&D expertise with a proprietary data platform that leverages advanced data‑driven and AI/ML approaches, Zealand Pharma aims to lead a new era in obesity and metabolic health. To date, more than ten Zealand Pharma‑invented drug candidates have entered clinical development, of which two products have reached the market and three candidates are in late-stage development. The Company has collaborations with global pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners for research, development, and commercialization. Founded in 1998, Zealand Pharma is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a U.S. presence in Boston, Massachusetts. Learn more at www.zealandpharma.com.