Senior Legal Manager

Could you be the right fit candidate to be part of a dedicated team of legal professionals, tasked with safeguarding Carlsberg Group assets and integrity, in a fun, fast-paced, and international environment?

Carlsberg Group Legal & Compliance (GLC) is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and curious lawyer to join our Carlsberg Central Office Group Legal team.

Our overall legal and compliance mission is to support the business to grow and mitigate legal & compliance risk so that Carlsberg accomplishes its commercial objectives under the Carlsberg Group SAIL strategy in an efficient and compliant way.

As we are navigating some timeline challenges due to the holiday season, we would appreciate candidates being ready to take part in the process in the coming weeks.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be providing legal support to various Group functions, particularly focused on a full range of contracting matters and providing advice to the business on both contractual and compliance questions.

Specifically, you will:

Advise on legal, compliance, and contractual matters across group functions (export & license; group treasury; group marketing; innovation and development, M&A, etc.)
Lead drafting, negotiation, and execution of a full suite of contracts (NDA, export agreements, R&D agreements, supply agreements, etc.)
Act as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to key stakeholders, ensuring alignment between legal frameworks and project execution, and strengthening collaboration between group legal and business functions
Together with subject matter experts, drive risk assessment and mitigation strategies, balancing legal robustness with commercial pragmatism to support business goals
Provide training for the business and for global legal colleagues
Contribute to the continuous development of templates, processes, and best practices within group legal and group functions

What we’re looking for

We expect you to have worked with a broad range of contracts, ideally in an international environment; you are used to spotting risks and dealing appropriately with them. You take full end-to-end ownership of your assigned tasks; thrive working independently and contributing to the team; are adept at prioritising; and are not afraid to challenge the status quo.

You may be the person we are looking for if you:

Are a fully qualified lawyer with 7+ years of relevant commercial experience from a position in a law firm and/or in-house (ideally with an international aspect)
Are licensed to practice as a lawyer in a relevant jurisdiction
Have excellent drafting skills coupled with strong analytical skills, and enjoy solving legal problems
Are keen to build relationships with the business and your team, and contribute to fostering a positive and compassionate work environment
Have a creative, commercial, and solution-oriented approach focused on achieving business goals
Have a digital mindset and are keen to embrace AI tools
Are a team-oriented professional with a collaborative, open mindset willing to embrace innovation and change
Are flexible and adaptable, with a high degree of self-motivation, and keen to work in a dynamic environment
Have high ethical standards and a commitment to integrity
Are fluent in spoken and written English (to contract drafting and negotiation level)

What you can expect

In Carlsberg, we are brewing for a better today and tomorrow, and what we can offer you is an equal opportunity to grow across our company. We believe that each employee drives their own seat, 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, 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’ll enjoy are:

Flexible, hybrid work model
Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
Unlimited soft drinks and coffee in the office
Monthly beer and soft drink allowance
Well-equipped and comfortable office in the heart of Carlsberg City District in Valby, Copenhagen, including an in-house fitness centre
Opportunities to have fun together during regular Friday bars with alcohol and alcohol-free drinks
Being part of a company with an enormous heritage and a strong connection with Denmark’s Capital City

At Carlsberg, we pride ourselves on being performance-focused and purpose-led in everything we do. Our diverse perspectives, unique abilities, and experiences don’t 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: Carlsberg should be a force for good, dedicated to brewing for a better today and tomorrow.

You could expect approx. 10 travel days/year.

Interested?

Apply through the link. Please notice that this is the only way we accept applications. The deadline for applying is the 10th of June 2026. We read applications continuously and aim to move quickly in the process, so vacancies may be filled sooner than the deadline, and we encourage you to apply as early as possible. Please also note that timelines may be affected by the summer period and vacation schedules.

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.