Group General Counsel

As our new Group General Counsel, you will lead Carlsberg Group’s global legal and compliance agenda at a time of significant transformation and strategic growth. This is a unique opportunity to shape our legal and compliance strategy, advise executive and Board-level stakeholders, and further strengthen our compliance and governance frameworks across more than 30 markets.

This is a highly visible and influential role - ideal for an experienced legal leader who thrives in a global, rapidly evolving, and purpose‑driven environment.

What you will be doing

Your primary tasks and responsibilities include:

Developing and executing the global legal and compliance strategy in alignment with Group priorities.
Acting as senior legal advisor to the Carlsberg Group CFO, Group CEO, Executive Committee, and Board-level stakeholders, including the Audit Committee.
Overseeing global corporate governance, compliance frameworks, and regulatory readiness.
Managing all legal aspects of commercial operations, contracts, and strategic transactions.
Leading and overseeing legal work for M&A, joint ventures, and partnership activities.
Supervising litigation, disputes, and regulatory investigations.
Driving the organization’s compliance framework, including risk assessments, monitoring, and corrective actions.
Leading, developing, and empowering the global legal and compliance team and further develop the function to be a top quartile performing function in engagement, effectiveness and efficiency.
Managing and optimising the global legal and compliance budget.
Monitoring global regulatory developments and ensuring proactive risk management.

What we are looking for

You bring a strong combination of visionary and strategic leadership, legal and compliance operational excellence, and a global perspective. Specifically, we are looking for someone with:

A law degree and bar admission in at least one major jurisdiction.
15+ years of experience, including senior in-house roles in multinational companies.
Extensive experience in corporate governance, commercial law, regulatory compliance, M&A, and cross-border operations.
Proven exceptional leadership skills leading global teams.
Strong presence and gravitas. Ability to influence senior executives and Boards with sound judgment and strategic insight.
Extensive people capabilities in a matrixed, international environment.
Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Fluency in English and strong communication skills
Highest ethical standards, integrity, resilience, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced multicultural environment.
A solid business acumen and ability to align legal strategy with enterprise priorities and risk appetite.
An international mindset, intercultural sensitivity, and willingness to travel as needed.

What you can expect

The General Counsel reports directly to the Group CFO.

You will join a global team of highly skilled legal and compliance professionals who contribute directly to Carlsberg's business strategy and growth.

The legal and compliance team is organized in three regions (Asia, Western Europe, and Central and Eastern Europe & India), led by three Regional Heads of Legal (VPs) supported by market lawyers in 40+ countries.

At Group level, we have two teams, Group Legal & IP and Group Compliance and ERM, that are integrated and work very closely together.

Group Legal & IP is responsible for legal and contractual support and advice to most of the Group Functions, such as Group Marketing and Group Commercial, Export & Licence, R&D, Integrated Supply Chain and Integrated IT. The team has strong functional experts, rendering advice and support to the business within critical legal areas, such as disputes, competition law, data protection, corporate law, trade sanctions, ABC, company law, intellectual property, Digital/IT law, procurement law, ESG-related laws and dispute management.

Group Legal and IP also cooperate with and support the 3 Regions and 40+ markets in the Carlsberg Group on certain types of specialist advice and work, such as competition law, data protection, sanctions, ABC, IP, procurement, and IT contracts.

Group Compliance and ERM (led by our Head of Compliance and ERM) is responsible for the global legal compliance programs and enterprise risk management, including our code of conduct and policy compliance framework. It sets global compliance and risk standards and processes and leads our Compass+ project (streamlining of Governance Risk & Compliance in Carlsberg globally).

About Carlsberg

In Carlsberg, we are brewing for a better today and tomorrow and what we can offer is an equal opportunity to grow across our company. We believe that each employee drives their own seat in designing their career path and we fully support them in endeavouring to create as many development opportunities as possible.

All of this is taking place in a culturally diverse environment, where we celebrate our successes together and where no matter where you are from, who you are, or what experiences you bring to the table, all we say is: WELCOME YOU!

We encourage you to visit and learn more about our DE&I Strategy: Sustainability » Our ESG programme » Diversity, Equity and Inclusion « Carlsberg Group

If you join our team, some of the benefits you will enjoy are:

Flexible, hybrid work model
Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
Monthly beer and soft drink allowance
Well-equipped and comfortable office in the heart of the Carlsberg City District in Valby, Copenhagen
Regular social events, including Friday bars
Being part of a company with a rich heritage and a strong connection with Denmark’s Capital City

At Carlsberg, we pride ourselves on being purpose-led and performance-focused in everything we do. Our diverse perspectives, unique abilities, and experiences do not just shape our performance; they make us who we are across the Group.

With so many iconic brands, we know our differences are what make us stand out. And while we are different, we are unified by our shared Purpose: We passionately pursue perfection every day - brewing for a better today and tomorrow.

Interested?

Apply through the link. Please note that this is the only way we accept applications. To help ensure a smooth recruitment process, we kindly ask that all application documents be submitted in English.

The deadline for applying is the 12th of March 2026. We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled sooner than the deadline, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Carlsberg Group: Brewing for a better today and tomorrow

For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.

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