Senior Lawyer, Denmark

At Bondora, our mission is simple: to make finance easy, transparent, and accessible for everyone.

Founded in 2008, we’ve helped more than 700,000 customers across Europe borrow and invest effortlessly through our trusted digital products.

As a rapidly growing financial technology company, we’re reaching new heights with a bold vision. We’re set to acquire a banking license, unlocking a world of possibilities for our customers. This transition will allow us to expand our lending across more EU countries and broaden our product suite to deliver even more value.

Join us on this journey and let’s build the future of finance together!

What is this role about?

We are looking for a Senior Lawyer to join our legal team and play a key role in ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and supporting the growth of our business in Denmark. This role is ideal for a business-oriented legal advisor who can navigate regulatory frameworks while driving innovation and competitiveness. You will collaborate closely with multiple departments, ensuring legal security and compliance in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Act as a business-oriented legal advisor, balancing compliance with competitiveness and identifying innovative solutions to drive business forward.
• Draft, advise on, update, implement, and ensure compliance with loan agreements and related documentation for the Danish market.
• Track changes in industry legislation and ensure timely implementation.
• Negotiate, prepare, and evaluate legal documents for business partnerships, vendors, and subcontractors in Denmark.
• Guide the Country Manager and legal team in compliance and legal matters.
• Cooperate with internal departments and stakeholders to provide legal expertise.
• Handle customer complaints, regulatory queries, and assist the debt recovery team, ensuring the company’s interests are protected.
• Perform additional legal tasks as needed in the scope of the role.

What would ensure success in this role?

• Master of Laws degree obtained in Denmark and 5+ years of experience in a similar role (in-house or law firm), including internships.
• A deep understanding of Danish consumer credit regulations and the ability to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills applicable to business agreements and partnerships.
• Ability to manage and resolve customer complaints while protecting the company’s interests.
• Experience advising cross-functional teams on compliance and legal matters.
• Proficiency in analyzing legislative changes and implementing necessary adjustments.
• Excellent spoken and written Danish and English.

What can you expect at Bondora? 

• Contribute to Bondora’s ambitious goal of reaching €1BN in revenue. Your skills and efforts will directly impact our growth trajectory and shape the future of our company.
• Our employees deserve the best. We recognize our people with a competitive salary and a generous benefits package (5 weeks of vacation, private healthcare compensation, hobby grant, mental healthcare support, share options, and much more!)
• We provide an environment that encourages your personal and professional growth. As we constantly evolve and innovate, you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your skills and skyrocket your career.

The next steps

If you have the guts, ideas, and a team vision, apply now! 

Our hiring process: 

• Assessments: Complete our personality and logic assessments to showcase your strengths. 
• Meet Kerli, our Talent Acquisition Partner: Your first interview with Kerli will give you the chance to share your experiences and aspirations. 
• Put your skills to the test: Tackle a take-home test related to the role.
  
• Engage with Jana, our Head of Legal, Expansion: discuss your take-home test and experience.
• Meet with the team.
• The celebration begins: If the stars align, receive an offer to join the Bondora team! 

Join our team of Bondorians, and let's make it happen!

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