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In-House Legal Associate

  • On-site
    • Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark
  • Finance & Legal

Job description

Are you a current law student in your 3rd or 4th year, seeking practical experience? Do you want the change to gain hands-on experience in a range of legal tasks across international markets, like the UK, US and Europe?


We're looking for a student to join our Copenhagen-based legal team as an In-House Legal Associate, for 15-20 hours per week. This on-site role is uniquely positioned to provide you with extensive exposure to in-house legal work. As the In-House Legal Associate you'll work closely with our General Counsel, providing support on a variety of legal and compliance matters. This role is ideal for a law student eager to gain practical experience in areas such a data protection, contract negotiations and marketing law.



What you’ll be doing:

  • Help with maintaining and updating various legal documents, for example standard terms & conditions, data processing agreements, privacy policies, cookie policies etc.

  • Review and negotiate various types of simple commercial contracts

  • Propose contract drafting, such as for standard terms and conditions. 

  • Assist with private and public tenders

  • Assist in maintaining compliance with the GDPR and related privacy regulations, such as conduct privacy assessments (DPIAs TRAs), draft templates, statements, answer privacy questionnaires etc. 

  • Conduct legal research and monitor current and upcoming legislations and regulations

  • Contract management 

Job requirements

About you:

  • Currently enrolled in a law degree program

  • Have some familiarity with Commercial Law, Contract Law and the GDPR

  • Have “can do” mindset with strong desire to acquire new knowledge

  • Able to write and speak fluent English

  • Ability to take on projects of your own and work independently


It would be a plus if you

  • Can speak German! We operate in the DACH region and would highly value a member of the team speaking professional-level German. 


And Famly are...? … you wonder

Well, our missions are

  • Giving children the best possible start to life.

  • Championing the vital work that goes into making that happen.

The 160 of us building Famly do that with software that brings hundreds of thousands of parents closer to their child’s day while they’re away from them. We also make financial, pedagogical, and planning tools for more than 34,000 childcare professionals, saving them hours and reducing their admin stress. Ultimately, that gives them more time and headspace for the little ones that really matter. 

Come help us make that happen.

You’ll love working here because of:

  • A clear career framework and coaching to make sure you’re growing, annual $1000 personal development budget and a ‘We’ll buy you any book you want’ policy.

  • We’re all about hiring clever people who are good humans too. It means Famly is full of top thinkers and generous teammates waiting to help you shine.

  • We like to give a lot of ownership both in terms of responsibility and freedom to try new, challenging tasks.

  • A value of ‘make your colleagues shine’ is all about breaking down silos, celebrating one another, and staying connected across departments, offices, and oceans.


Interested? Let us know! We're looking to fill the position as soon as possible and will invite for interview on an on-going basis, so get your application in today! Please send us:

  • Your CV

  • A cover letter (required), in which you tell us about yourself, why you applied for this position and why you’re the best person for this position. 

  • You are also welcome to send us an introduction video if you like.


This is what our interview process looks like:

  • Video conversation with Neeta, the team's People Partner

  • Rational thinking test

  • Interview with Iris, General Counsel for Famly, which will include a short exercise


We can't wait to hear from you!


Famly is committed to creating a more diverse, equal, and inclusive workforce, building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. It is a fundamental policy at Famly not to discriminate on any basis or characteristics and celebrate diversity. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to apply!

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