Senior Legal Counsel

Tech-first. Ego-free. User-obsessed. We're Skatteguiden – the independent advisor for 1 million Danes (and counting), starting with tax and now taking on the broader world of personal finance.

We're not tied to strategic partners, investor KPIs or slow-moving hierarchies. We're profitable, well-funded, and accountable only to our users. That gives us a rare superpower: clarity.

We're a tech company at heart. That means tight teams, direct execution, and continuous delivery. We build fast, break well, and learn obsessively. We ship meaningful products, not fluff – and we win together.

This is a unique opportunity to take full accountability for Skatteguiden's legal activities – serving as the driving force and lead across all legal domains.

You will become the go-to person for all legal matters, a central sparring partner for the management team, and will have the opportunity to deliver significant business impact.

Here is an overview of your role areas and responsibilities:

Corporate Legal

Responsible for contract management – review new contracts to ensure alignment with the company's interests and legal standards

Support corporate governance tasks for the CEO and CFO

Product & Business Legal Partner

Act as a sparring partner for the Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Product Managers on new products, verticals, and business opportunities in personal finance

Assess the legal and regulatory implications of new initiatives

HR Legal

Draft and review employment contracts

Handle terminations, redundancies, and other employment law matters

Advise on holiday rules and other HR legal issues

In-House Legal

Review and negotiate contracts with partners and suppliers

Manage intellectual property rights (trademarks, copyrights, etc.)

Provide legal support to management across functions

General Compliance

Ensure marketing material and campaigns comply with applicable laws and marketing regulations

Collaboration with the Head of Security & Privacy and the DPO to define and maintain Skatteguiden's compliance framework.

Minimum 4+ years of post-graduate experience from either:

An in-house legal role at a tech or scale-up company with a focus on contracts, HR, and commercial law, and/or

A law firm with a focus on corporate law or corporate affairs

Ability to work independently, assess risk, and prioritise across business needs

Hold a Bachelor's/Master's Degree in , , or equivalent

Fluency in both Danish and English

Solid foundation in corporate law, contract law, employment law, and marketing/advertising law

Ability to balance compliance with commercial pragmatism

Proactive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to translate legal complexity into business decisions

Comfortable acting as the company's sole legal advisor

Strong communication skills and experience managing external lawyers

Adaptable to a dynamic and changing environment, capable of handling a mix of strategic projects and day-to-day tasks – a startup mindset is strongly preferred

Enjoy the autonomy to set your own agenda and lead your squad with minimal oversight, supported by a collaborative and experienced leadership team

Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where adaptability and quick decision-making are valued and encouraged

Be part of a small, close-knit product-focused team that values honesty, open communication, and continuous learning

Contribute to meaningful products that simplify complex financial and tax matters for hundreds of thousands of users, making a tangible impact on their daily lives

Benefit from a supportive culture that balances responsibility with stability—live out your entrepreneurial ambitions without sacrificing a steady salary and life balance

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including UI/UX experts and data specialists, fostering a holistic approach to product development and customer experience

Opportunity for professional growth and development in a scale-up environment that embraces innovation and values your proactive mindset

1. 30-minute online screening call with our recruiter, Christian Payne

2. 1-hour onsite interview with Casper (CFO) and Cirkeline (People and Culture): role and culture fit

3. 1-hour onsite legal interview. With Rasmus Balle (DPO): Legal competence fit

4. 30-minute final onsite meeting with both Casper (CFO) and Nikolai (CEO)