Legal Counsel

Req ID:506384 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

In Denmark, Alstom is playing a key role in the largest public infrastructure and transportation investments in Danish history, including delivering the trainsets of the future to be used throughout the Danish railway network. Alstom needs you to support the successful delivery of these projects.

Could you be the full-time onsite Legal Counsel in Copenhagen, DK we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your legal expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dynamic and collaborative teammates. You’ll play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of the large public infrastructure and transportation projects.   

Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (project managers, contract managers, and technical teams), provide legal and contractual guidance under Danish law, and promote Alstom’s Code of Ethics while adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Providing legal support and expertise to project and contract managers on issues arising from business activities with customers, partners, and sub-suppliers
• Handling corporate law matters, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations
• Promoting and upholding the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct
• Delivering sound risk analysis and strategic legal advice to support decision-making
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts, including those related to construction, IT, and project development
• Supporting the resolution of disputes through negotiation or other means
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to address legal issues in a practical and solution-oriented manner
• Advising on Danish law issues and ensuring compliance with local legal requirements
• Contributing to the development and implementation of legal strategies that align with business objectives
• Facilitating knowledge sharing and providing guidance to the Nordics legal team and other stakeholders

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in Danish Law
• Experience or understanding of long-term complex contracts, such as construction, IT, project development, or similar
• Knowledge of dispute resolution, negotiation, or teaching in a legal context
• Familiarity with Danish legal systems and corporate law matters
• Initiative to proactively provide guidance in complex situations
• Adaptability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Fluency in Danish and excellent English communication skills

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey. The rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Work with a highly international team environment, consisting of 25+ different nationalities in Denmark alone, on some of the largest public infrastructure and transportation projects in Danish history
• Progress towards career development opportunities within the Nordics legal team and beyond
• Utilise our dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking working environment
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose, across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.