Legal Counsel to Drive Innovation at the Intersection of Law, Science, and Global Healthcare

Shape the Future of Diagnostics and Clinical Research

BioPorto is looking for a legal professional to join our team in Hellerup. Whether you are looking for a full-time position or a part-time position, we would love to hear from you, as the role will be tailored to suit your availability.

About the Role

As Legal Counsel, you will play a key strategic role in supporting BioPorto’s R&D and Clinical Operations teams, while also advising our Production and Commercial functions.

In this role, you will report to our Chief Legal Officer, Gry Husby, and be a part of her Corporate Affairs Team currently, consisting of two other colleagues. You will provide strategic legal advice on complex matters across R&D, Clinical, Production, and Commercial teams, and act as a trusted legal partner throughout the organization, both in Denmark and the US, ensuring legal excellence and compliance in all aspects of our business.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including CTAs, CDAs, vendor and consultancy agreements, investigator-initiated study contracts, research collaborations, SAB and KOL agreements, supply and distribution contracts, licensing agreements, and data processing agreements.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, fallback documentation, and centralized contract library.
• Provide strategic legal support for clinical and nonclinical studies.
• Lead data protection efforts across the BioPorto Group, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Review promotional and advertising materials for regulatory compliance.
• Manage intellectual property matters, including patents and trademarks.
• Oversee budgets related to external legal counsel and patent-related costs.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to support efficient project execution.
• Other ad hoc legal tasks.

Your Profile

• Master of Laws degree (LL.M. or equivalent qualification).
• 3–5+ years of legal experience in the life sciences industry, ideally with a focus on R&D or Clinical Operations.
• Strong knowledge of clinical research, GxP, GDPR, and data privacy regulations.
• Fluent in both Danish and English.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating within a multicultural organizational environment.
• Commercially minded with a proactive, structured, and solution-oriented approach.
• Team player with a purpose-driven mindset.
• Able to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities with resilience and ownership.

About Us

BioPorto is a global leader in innovative diagnostic solutions for kidney health, committed to improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge science.

We use our antibody and assay expertise to transform novel research tools into clinically actionable biomarkers that can make a difference in patients’ lives.

BioPorto is headquartered in Hellerup, Denmark, and has facilities in Boston, MA, USA. The shares of BioPorto A/S are listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange. For more information, visit www.bioporto.com.

Our People

We are approximately 50 dedicated employees globally. Our organization can be characterized as energetic, passionate, and committed to providing a supportive work environment. We have a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude, where we help each other achieve our common goals, and have successfully obtained FDA clearance of our NGAL test for the US market. If you wish to be part of our organization, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

Apply now by uploading your CV and a short cover letter using the Jobindex QuickApply. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.

Our Offer

We offer an exciting and varied job, located at the scenic Tuborg Havn in Hellerup, with great opportunities for personal and professional development. In this role, you will have a wide range of professional, social and financial employee benefits including pension, healthcare insurance, lunch scheme at work, Friday breakfast, and easy access to public transportation and parking. You will work in a small and informal team, with interface to the whole organization, where your expertise and opinion will be valued.

Additional Information

Application Deadline: 31 August 2025
Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: The CUBE, Tuborg Havnevej 15, st, 2900 Hellerup

If you have any questions, please contact Chief Legal Officer Gry Husby (+45 4094 1543).

Please upload your application and CV in English using the Jobindex QuickApply.

Your application will be treated with confidentiality.

Interviews will be performed in parallel to the application period. We reserve the right to proceed with the employment process if the right candidate is identified during this period.

BioPorto provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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