Did you know that water and climate change are closely linked together? Basic needs for humans as access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene is also a part of UN’s sustainability development goals. In Grundfos we promise to respect, protect and advance the flow of water. To support this mission and ensure we stay compliant with laws, regulations, and global standards, we’re now looking for a new Legal Counsel to join our Legal Compliance Team.
Become a part of our Legal Compliance Team
As our new Legal Counsel, you will join our Legal Compliance team which is responsible for export control and sanctions, anti-money laundry, anti-bribery, competition law, and sustainability-related legal compliance.
In this role, you will help shape and support our global compliance efforts, with a particular focus on export control and sanctions. You will be part of a collaborative team, working closely with colleagues across Legal and the wider business. You will also play a key role in managing legal risks, supporting investigations, and futureproofing our compliance framework. Moreover, you will be:
- Driving and implementing new compliance initiatives, especially within export control and sanctions
- Developing and maintaining internal compliance rules across Grundfos
- Leading annual legal risk assessments and helping to improve the management of key risks
- Managing defence files and supporting internal investigations
- Carrying out compliance training as needed—both within the Legal team and to other Grundfos colleagues worldwide
- Staying on top of new compliance-related legislation and helping us implement it effectively
You will report directly to Grundfos Head of Legal Compliance & Special Projects, Inger Fogh.
Your background
We imagine that you:
- Have a master’s degree from law school or business law
- Have minimum 3 years of relevant post-graduate experience
- Have knowledge and experience within Legal Compliance
- Approach your work with a positive and curious mindset
- Can work independently and are solution-oriented
- Thrive in a dynamic environment where tasks and priorities continue to evolve
- Are fluent in English – spoken and written
What’s in it for you?
Whether it’s developing leadership skills or advancing your expertise even further, we’ll support you with continuous learning and development opportunities, to help discuss and steer your long-term Grundfos career path. You’ll be welcomed from day one into an inclusive, trusting environment guided by our core values.
In addition, your day-to-day benefits include:
- We encourage you to be at the offices, where you can engage, learn, and have fun with colleagues. If you’ll be working from your home office, we’ll make sure you are well equipped with a good workstation
- On top of it, flexible working hours and up to 3 days’ additional paid leave for volunteering of your choice
- Annual bonuses, health insurance, parental support, internal well-being consultants and programmes
- Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development
- Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly
Additional Information
If you have questions or want to know more about the position, please contact Lead Compliance Officer Lene B. Lauridsen at lblauridsen@grundfos.com or Head of Legal Compliance & Special Projects Inger Fogh at ifogh@grundfos.com.
If this job sounds appealing to you, please send your resume and cover letter today or as soon as possible by clicking on “Apply”.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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