2021 is another year to remember for Planday. A few weeks ago, we became part of the Xero family, joining forces with one of the planet's biggest cloud-based accounting software platforms to further deliver on our purpose to make life easier for employers and employees the world over. Aligned with Xero’s passion for businesses, people and growth, we’re looking forward to expanding our launchpad for businesses and employees to manage their time and reach their joint potential in life and at work.
Following our acquisition by Xero, we at Planday are thrilled to begin hiring for our first dedicated in-house Head of Legal. Based out of our Copenhagen HQ, the successful candidate will be responsible for partnering with the business and providing advice in relation to legal matters affecting the organization, as well as ensuring that all our operations are compliant with relevant legislation. This role will report to the London-based Chief Financial Officer and will work closely with the Copenhagen VP of Revenue Operations, external advisors and strategic partners, to provide legal and commercial leadership and strategic oversight.
What you'll do:Of course, this position description is just a guide you’ll be expected to be flexible and perform any other duties as reasonably required of you by your Manager; and this position description is likely to evolve and develop over time.
Requirements
As our ideal candidate, you are a Copenhagen-based legal practitioner, accustomed to working in English as your everyday business language. You possess the following:
ExperienceBenefits
As our first Head of Legal, your role at Planday will connect the dots between crucial internal initiatives and stakeholders guiding the business, and you will have the opportunity to establish a key in-house function from scratch.
Whether on bike, foot or with Metro, you will love your commute to our HQ in central Copenhagen. It is a jewel, and just a great place to spend time together. Here, you will find a truly international working environment, where having fun is taken very seriously: whether as part of the wine club, Thursday's get-together or the employee association.
Here at Planday, we strive to provide a career-defining workplace based on the values of transparency, communication and flexibility; while maintaining a Scandinavian approach to work-life balance. We celebrate each other’s achievements and differences, and encourage each other to learn and grow.