Senior Corporate Governance Counsel

Application deadline: 28th Feb 2026 
Location: Ballerup 2570, Denmark, Denmark 
Contract type: Permanent 
Job ID: 4194 

Senior Corporate Governance Counsel

In this role, you will ensure strong corporate governance by coordinating and advising senior stakeholders on activities between the Board of Directors and Global Leadership Team as part of the Board Secretariat. Additionally, you will help drive effective execution of the Corporate Secretariat, with a potential IPO as one of several key strategic projects supporting LEO Pharma’s long-term success.

Join us in creating a future legacy in medical dermatology

At LEO Pharma, we are global leaders in medical dermatology. We have more than 115 years’ experience in bringing innovation to healthcare. And we are eager to do much more. Each year, close to 100 million people have a better day because of our medicines.

Your role

The role provides strategic legal capital markets and corporate governance advice, drives capital markets compliance, leads in executing general meetings, supports on share-based incentives, and advises on financing arrangements as well as D&O insurance matters to ensure compliance, strong governance and strategic alignment.

Key responsibilities:

· Advise on all matters of good corporate governance, including the Danish Corporate Governance Recommendations and proxy advisor voting guidelines.

· Advise on Danish company and capital markets law and assist in ensuring compliance with capital markets law through training and proactive guidance, incl. managing insider lists and trading windows.Support Investor Relations activities matters of public disclosure and the operations of the Disclosure Committee.

· Lead the planning and execution of general meetings of shareholders

· Support Global Rewards in structuring and implementing share-based incentive programs and public remuneration reporting.

· Advice on Directors & Officers (D&O) liability insurance and indemnification schemes.

· Advise Group Finance on financing arrangements.

Your qualifications

To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have the following qualifications:

· Master of Laws (cand.jur.), M.Sc. in Business Administration and Commercial Law (cand.merc.jur) or similar.

· Experience within company and capital markets law, ideally from an in-house legal role, though a strong background from a reputable law firm will also be valued.

· Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, attention to detail, and resilience under pressure.

· Strong project management skills, able to drive complex initiatives to completion while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative approach across all levels and functions, and strong English skills both oral and written.

Your application

You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to add a few sentences in your resume or CV on why this position has your interest. Please refrain from adding a photo to your CV.

Your Team

The Corporate Secretariat, based in Denmark, consists of two dedicated professionals focused on both local and global governance. Together, they play a key role in supporting the compliant corporate operations of LEO Pharma’s subsidiaries, facilitating the cooperation between the Board of Directors and the Global Leadership Team and driving strategic projects, including preparations for a potential IPO.

Beyond the skin

Become part of LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. We are the legacy-builders of the future – enabling people to have a better today and tomorrow. With the world as our lab, we are transforming innovative ideas into more

effective and easier-to-use medicines. Through collaboration and partnerships, we can do much more.

At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a fundamental difference.

For certain positions, LEO Pharma might complete a background check conducted by a third party.

Join us and make an impact in, on and far beyond the skin. Apply now!