Senior HR Legal Specialist

Senior HR Legal Specialist
Location: Lyngby
Permanent

Are you an experienced legal professional with a passion for HR and Danish employment law? Do you want to play a central role in a purpose-driven company that shapes the future? Join us at COWI in Lyngby as a Senior Legal P&O Specialist and help strengthen our people practices.
 

Create the solutions that will enable a better tomorrow
As a key part of our HR and Legal team based in Lyngby, you will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with Danish labour law, promoting ethical people practices, and advising leaders across the organization. You will report to Reena Singh Justsen, Head of Labour Relations and Mobility, and be part of a collaborative environment that values insight, initiative, and integrity.
In this role, you will partner with HR and legal colleagues to address challenges and opportunities that directly affect our employees and operations.
 

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide in-depth advice on Danish employment law and labour relations
• Support the development and implementation of HR policies and compliance initiatives
• Guide managers and HR partners on complex employee relations matters, including investigations and terminations
• Monitor legislative developments in Denmark to ensure HR practices remain compliant
• Contribute to training sessions on employment law and best practices for managers and HR professionals
  
  

Your skills. Our team. Together we build the future
To thrive in this role, you are committed to cultivating respectful, trust-based relationships. You are committed to providing practical, sound legal advice that aligns with both the letter and spirit of Danish employment law.
 

On top of that you will have:

• A degree in Law with a focus on Danish labour/employment law
• Relevant HR legal advisory experience, ideally in a multinational or consultancy setting
• Proficient in communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to approach work with self-discipline in a dynamic and international environment
• Fluent in English; additional languages are considered valuable
• Knowledge of European/international employment law would be an advantage but not a requirement
  
  

 
A place to work and so much more
At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity - and sometimes even our diligence - to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.
 

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home
 

With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America, and India, we are currently more than 8,000 people who bring their knowledge in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.
 
Got more questions?
If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Reena Singh Justsen, Head of Labour Relations and Mobility at [email protected].

 
Before you apply
All you need to include in your application is your CV - no photo or application letter. At an interview, 
you can tell us everything we need to know about why you’re interested in joining COWI. As for the
photo, we prefer to form our first impression in person rather than from a picture.
 
Diversity is fundamental to COWI, inclusion is key.

We aim to create a respectful and fair work environment where all employees have a sense of belonging and equitable opportunities to thrive and grow. We ensure that our leaders are role models for inclusive leadership by cultivating a culture where diverse perspectives and thoughts are seen as strengths. And we take diversity and inclusion into account in all relevant decisions and processes and when setting teams and fora. We do it because it is part of our values and because it is simply the right thing to do.