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.

About this Opportunity

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.

Role Overview

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.

Your Experience

• 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 Cand.jur., Cand.merc.jur., or equivalent

• Fluency in both Danish and English
  
  

Your Profile

• 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

What's in it for you?

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

Our Lean Recruitment Process

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)