Competition Law Intern

Are you looking for an exciting hands-on learning opportunity to supplement your studies? Are you an ambitious and high-performing student looking for an opportunity to challenge yourself in a dynamic work setting? Then join us as an Intern in our Competition Law team in Global Legal, Intellectual Property & Security (GLIPS) at Novo Nordisk where you will get an opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues.

Your new role

As a Competition Law Intern, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of exciting tasks and assume a high degree of responsibility. You will support our senior management on strategic projects, global processes, and other ad hoc tasks related to advising the global organization and global stakeholders. You can expect to assist with providing competition law advice to stakeholders, while also learning about various aspects of corporate organization.

Your responsibilities include:

• Contribute to high-impact strategic initiatives within the function, directly aligning outcomes with the function’s strategic goals and with a focus on improving operational efficiency, and safeguarding our business


• Work closely with the Competition Law team on a variety of competition law matters, including advising on transactions, providing competition law counselling and training, and assisting with potential investigations and litigation


• Assist in creating clear guidance and training materials relating to competition law topics


• Create and maintain intranet sites and pages (e.g., on SharePoint) to support internal communication, share resources, and enhance collaboration across the organization

To support your growth, you will be supported by a manager, who will provide feedback on your work and help you maximize your learning journey.

Practical details

The internship period is a minimum of 6 months (with the possibility to extend) and is a full-time internship (37 hours per week). Exam periods will be taken into account.

The start date is 1st of September 2026, and a Danish full-time work permit is required for non-EU citizens.

Your new department

GLIPS is based at Novo Nordisk’s headquarters in Bagsværd, Denmark. We are responsible for advising and supporting the business on various legal matters and drive strategic projects to the benefit of the function and our stakeholders. The Competition Law team in GLIPS oversees advice on all competition law matters and provides counselling and training to colleagues across the globe. We believe our Intern will have a lot to contribute with and bring new ways of thinking, which is why we are committed to ensuring you become an integrated part of our team.

Your skills & qualifications

We are looking for an ambitious student who wants to build practical skills while studying. To be successful in the role, you:

• Are currently pursuing a bachelor’s (final year) or master’s degree in law or a law-related field with strong academic credentials (coursework in competition law is a plus)


• Have demonstrated interest in antitrust and competition law, supported by relevant academic, work or extracurricular experience


• Are organized and structured working style with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely across stakeholders


• Have a strong sense of ownership and leadership, high professional standards, and a solid work ethic with a proactive, “can-do” attitude in fast-paced environments


• Are fluent in written and spoken English and proficient in MS Office

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job—you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary and Benefits: if allowed by the educational institution from where the Intern is enrolled, the monthly salary is fixed. The monthly base rate is 15.900 DKK plus a pension scheme (currently 10% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution).

More information

For more information on the role, please contact Hiram Andrews, Senior Associate General Counsel, Competition Law at [email protected]. Please be advised that Hiram will not support queries about your recruitment status, Hiram will only answer questions about the role.

Deadline

9th of June 2026.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.