Associate General Counsel - Novo Holdings

We are looking for an Associate General Counsel to join our legal team working out of our Boston office.

Novo Holdings is the holding company of the Novo Group and is a Danish private limited liability company wholly owned by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. As of 2023, the Novo Nordisk Foundation had total assets under management of DKK 1,114 billion, including an investment portfolio of DKK 201 billion. The purpose of Novo Holdings is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet by generating attractive long-term returns on the assets of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Novo Holdings is the controlling shareholder of Novo Nordisk and Novonesis (the Novo Group companies) and manages an investment portfolio with a long-term return perspective.

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

The Job

As Associate General Counsel, you will join the US part of our legal team and carry out both the day-to-day operations as well as our deliveries to fullfil the legal key strategic initiatives and goals. You will report to the US General Counsel who is responsible for the legal affairs of Novo Holdings in the US.

Your main tasks will be to:

• Provide legal support for investment activities in the US
• Provide legal support for operational activities of Novo Holdings and the US subsidiaries
• Ensure compliance with US regulatory and legal frameworks
• Support on PE, Growth, and Venture investments, including review and negotiation of transaction documents, communications with investment professionals and liaise with outside counsel
• Manage post-closing matters
• Review NDAs
• Help develop internal forms of agreements
• Assist with monitoring of SEC filings

The Legal team consists of 9 lawyers and has a presence in Copenhagen, Boston, San Francisco and Singapore. You will enjoy the opportunity to be part of a dedicated, international, ambitious, and connected team that are value-driven and respect and appreciate each other.

Requirements

Professional Qualifications 

We are looking for a candidate with:

• A J.D. from a reputable US law school
• 8+ years of experience working at a major national law firm in a corporate transactional/securities practice (including mergers and acquisitions, venture finance, public company securities transactions)
• Admission to CA, NY or MA state bar 
• Legal authority to work permanently in the US
• Experience with life sciences industry/clients a plus

Personal Qualifications 

We are looking for a candidate that: 

• Has the ability to grasp and navigate in complicated legal issues
• Maintains a high-level of integrity and always keeps the broader picture top of mind
• Performs effectively under time pressure by prioritising independently and being able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Is curious and ambitious with a strong drive
• Is a team player that thrives on succeeding together
• Has well-developed cooperation and “client-relationship” skills
• Takes responsibility and is honest with both internal and external stakeholders about opportunities and risks, and the mitigation of such
• Aligns to the Novo Holdings’ values

Benefits

Medical and dental, retirement, 20 weeks of parental leave regardless of gender, commuting reimbursement, One Medical membership, fitness reimbursement, family planning benefits, home internet reimbursement, daily catered lunches, generous PTO and holiday time.

At Novo Holdings, we aspire to a set of values that define the way we work. Our values underpin the Novo Holdings culture of high performance with high responsibility and long-term thinking.

Our work environment is driven by purpose and values, and we strive to be recognised by our stakeholders and people as an exceptional enterprise.  Our aim is to create an environment where our people can develop to their full potential.