Legal Compliance Counsel, Demant

The Demant business is rapidly growing and so is the need for compliance advice. Do you dream of being part of a global company that truly supports people around the world? And would you like to be part of a great legal & compliance team that works closely with the business? Then we have a great career opportunity for you.  #LI-HYBRID #LI-CC1

Our Group Legal & Compliance team

As our new legal compliance counsel, you will become part of a highly skilled and motivated Group Legal & Compliance team of 50 colleagues around the world. 20 colleagues are based in our headquarter in Denmark and advice the business globally.

The Group Compliance team consist of 4 people. We develop and mature our group program and advice on matters relating to Code of Conduct, whistleblower hotline, anticorruption, trade compliance and competition law.

What to expect

We are looking for an experienced colleague to play an important role in shaping the future of our compliance framework. You will be part of a small Group Compliance team who is enthusiastic about business ethics and legal compliance. We are on a journey to develop, grow and mature our Group compliance program. The tone is informal, and your input will be valued and encouraged. You will refer to Head of Group Compliance and be situated in Smørum, Denmark.

Your work tasks will be very diverse, and your qualifications and interests will be taken into consideration as much as possible. Your role will be proactive. You will be close to the decision-making processes in Demant, and you will work closely together with the business. You will be meeting clients directly and support the Demant Group globally with your advice. You will have the opportunity to work independently and put your fingerprint on a challenging but important agenda. We embrace a flexible working environment and the possibility to work from home.

You can look forward to a truly diverse and challenging working day, where you will encounter a variety of tasks, including:

• Advising and supporting key stakeholders with advice on various legal and compliance matters.
• Developing and maturing the compliance program, including various compliance areas, advising on regulation, conflict handling, due diligences, etc.
• Assisting with task relating to our whistleblower hotline, including investigations.
• Developing and launching global e-learning programs.
• Developing policies and implementation across Demant Group’s multiple jurisdictions.
• Training of colleagues
• Working with business ethics champions across the Demant Group.

When carrying out your tasks, you will work with colleagues across all business units and all affiliates. You will work cross functional and truly global. You will also work with external advisors. You will obtain an in-depth understanding of Demant’s business.

A limited amount of travelling can be expected.

Your qualifications:

• A degree in law (cand.jur., cand.merc.jur. or equivalent).
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience from either a law firm, in-house counsel or other relevant legal experience
• A good understanding of or interest in compliance broadly.
• The ability to balance the need for sound business advice with the need for maintaining a high standard of legal and compliance advice.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a good interaction with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including senior management.
• Excellent English proficiency as this is the Demant Group corporate language.

Our values

We believe that the best results come form a fruitful team effort based on trust and openness. We support each other and constantly provide feedback and knowledge to provide the best legal compliance advice. We believe in virtues like honest, integrity and respect.

We are an international company in growth and Group Compliance is supporting the business in offering the World’s most advanced hearing and audio solutions.

Want to join the team?

Send your application, CV and other relevant documents as soon as possible. Deadline for applications is 10. March 2024.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Head of Group Compliance Charlotte Hedegaard at CHDG@Demant.com

Please upload your papers in our electronic recruitment system by clicking “apply now”.

About Demant

Demant is a world-renowned hearing healthcare group that offers solutions and services to support people with hearing loss connect and communicate with the world around them. For more than a century, the Demant Group has played a vital part in developing innovative technologies and know-how to also improve people’s hearing and health. In every aspect, from hearing devices, hearing implants and diagnostic equipment to hearing care all over the world, Demant is active and engaged. A growing business in intelligent audio solutions is also a significant part of the Group.

The Demant Group operates in a global market with companies in more than 34 countries, employs more than 22,000 staff and generates annual revenue of DKK 23,000 billion. Our products are sold in more than 130 countries where we create life-changing differences through hearing health.

At Demant we value diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnic background, personality, age, gender and education. Diversity is art of our cultural DNA. Women in STEM areas are particularly encouraged to apply, as Demant supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality.

About Demant

Demant is a world-leading hearing healthcare and technology group built on a heritage of care, health, and innovation since 1904. The Group offers innovative technologies, solutions, and expertise to help people hear better. In every aspect, from hearing devices, hearing implants and diagnostic equipment to hearing care all over the world, Demant is active and engaged.

The Demant Group employs more than 20,000 people and generates an annual revenue of DKK 19 billion. Our products are sold in more than 130 countries where we create life-changing differences through hearing health.

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