Student Assistant

Do you want to support our legal team and the rest of Novo Holdings on transactions, asset management as well as various internal matters? We are looking for a Student Assistant to join our Legal team.

Novo Holdings is offering a unique opportunity for personal and professional development in a dynamic and ambitious work environment, characterized by a global outlook, a dedicated focus on ESG and a significant investment capacity and deal flow.

Headquartered in Copenhagen, with offices in London, San Francisco, Boston, Singapore, Shanghai, and Mumbai Novo Holdings is a world-leading life science investor with a focus on creating long-term value.

The Job

As a Student Assistant in the Legal team, you will undertake challenging and varying tasks in relation to carry out our deliveries, to fulfil the legal key strategic initiatives and goals, and to support the day-to-day operations of the organisation.

Your main tasks will be to:

• Support the legal team and the rest of the organisation on transactions, asset management, as well as various internal matters.

• Negotiation and drafting of certain transactional and non-transactional agreements and documents (e.g., non-disclosure agreements, consultancy agreements, certain supplier agreements, powers of attorney, etc.).

• Assistance with corporate housekeeping with respect to the growing number of Novo Holdings companies.

• Conducting legal research.

• Preparing PowerPoint presentations.

The Legal team consists of 12 lawyers based across offices in Copenhagen, Boston, San Francisco and Singapore. You will have the opportunity to be part of a dedicated, international, ambitious, and connected team that is driven by values, respect, and appreciation for one another.

The workload will be approximately 15-20 hours a week (at the Novo Holdings office in Copenhagen) with flexibility in relation to your studies.

Personal & Professional Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has completed a or and is currently enrolled in the first semester of a master's degree in law ) or business administration and commercial law (jur.)).

• Has a good understanding of general contract law.

• Has a good understanding of corporate law, securities law and/or M&A is a plus but not a requirement.

• Has fluent communication skills in English – both written and verbal.

• Demonstrates excellent analytical skills with the right combination of overview and attention to detail.

• Works in a structured and independent manner – a highly motivated self-starter.

• Is a team player who wants to be a part of an international environment.

Working at Novo Holdings

Our work environment is driven by purpose and values, and we strive to be recognised by our stakeholders and people as an exceptional enterprise:

• We strive to create an environment where our people can develop to their full potential.

• We offer a professional workplace with great colleagues and rich opportunities for professional development.

We employ more than 220 professionals from various nationalities and backgrounds, all sharing the same goal: To generate attractive long-term returns on the assets of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Our headquarters are just north of Copenhagen in Hellerup, sharing premises with the Novo Nordisk Foundation.  

Application and Information

We encourage you to send your application as soon as possible and no later than 3/11/2025. To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, and university transcripts by clicking on the "Apply Now" button.

About Novo Holdings A/S

Novo Holdings A/S is the holding and investment company of the Novo Group and is wholly owned by the Novo Nordisk Foundation – one of the world's largest foundations. Novo Holdings has around EUR 142bn assets under management and is recognized as a leading global life science investor across all stages of the life science development cycle. In addition, Novo Holdings also manages a broad portfolio of none life science investments through the Capital Investments team.

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