Student Assistant – Europe Legal

Do you want to combine your studies with a part-time job within the legal department of a leading, global company within the maritime industry? Then the role as Student Assistant at Svitzer Europe could be the perfect opportunity for you. You will get exposure to a wide variety of tasks and disciplines that can prepare you for a successful career within the maritime industry – or any other industry.

What we offer

You will be joining a dynamic and highly international maritime company operating in 30+ countries across four regions. We are a global industry leader working to further manifest our position within towage by being at the forefront of customer needs and industry developments, for instance when it comes to sustainability and decarbonisation.

The position as Student Assistant is new and placed with Europe Legal but you will be supporting Group Legal as well. The position is based in our offices at Harbour House, Copenhagen. We have flexible working hours, and we strive to create the right conditions for a great employee experience where you can also stay on track with your studies. In the office, we have a Bistro, as well as lounge areas, a fitness centre and lots of social activities.

Key responsibilities

• Updating and ensuring the accuracy of our entity management system
• Assisting in preparation of standardised corporate materials, creating and maintaining corporate files, including board materials, POAs and NDAs
• Liaising with relevant regional stakeholders, external counsel and registered agents on corporate matters
• Supporting drafting of templates and commercial contracts in relation to charters and international commercial and procurement contracts
• Support on arbitration and litigation matters
• Supporting the Europe compliance agenda on various topics relating to e.g., data privacy, anti-bribery and corruption, and competition law.

What we are looking for

We expect you to be responsible and quality-conscious by nature. In addition, it is important that you are analytical, structured, detail oriented and do well with time management. As you will work in a small local team, it is also relevant that you are good at collaborating and creating relationships, and that you are independent and proactive.

In addition, we expect you to:

• Be in your 3rd year (or later) of higher legal education (cand.jur or cand.merc.jur) and that you can demonstrate basic knowledge of corporate and company law
• Have good written and oral communication skills (English)
• Have a structured approach to your work and be solution oriented with a high degree of pragmatism. You enjoy learning and taking ownership of your area of responsibility.

Working hours are flexible, we expect you to be able to work 10-15 hours per week. We are flexible in relation to your lectures and exams. Work-related travel may occur.

The deadline

We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis, so please submit your CV and a motivational letter outlining what you bring to this role, as soon as possible but no later than 27 October. Submit your application in English online via our portal. We do not accept applications via e-mail. Please exclude from your application any information about age, gender, religion, and other factors that do not directly relate to the role. Photo is not required.

Contact information

Information about the Svitzer can be found at www.Svitzer.com. For further information about the position, please contact Legal Counsel, Nikolaj Kirk Jordansen, [email protected]

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

About Svitzer

Svitzer is a leading global towage and marine services provider listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. Founded in 1833, Svitzer builds on almost 200 years of experience, and our powerful tugboats and experts in towage work tirelessly to keep goods flowing, businesses thriving, and communities connected. Today, Svitzer is a leading global port and terminal infrastructure provider, serving approximately 2,000 customers in 141 ports and 40 terminals across 37 countries through a fleet of 456 vessels, and with more than 4000 employees.

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

How to Apply

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