Are you studying law and do you have an interest in life science, start-ups and innovation? Are you a team player, keen to make a difference and interested in taking the next step in your development as a lawyer, professional and individual?
Then we might have the perfect opportunity at BioInnovation Institute, where we are looking for a law student assistant to support our Legal & IP team.
Your Opportunity to Join BII!
Established by the Novo Nordisk Foundation in 2018, BII promotes collaborative, interdisciplinary, research-based innovation in the Life Sciences, Quantum Science, and Deep Tech and helps build viable start-up companies to ensure that such innovations become widely available for the benefit of people and society.
As a law student at BII, you will become part of a passionate Legal & IP team of 6 dedicated colleagues, who take pride in providing a high-quality legal and IP support while being collaborative, open-minded and pragmatic. In this role, you will have the opportunity to get close to and support highly innovative and engaged people with passion for science and work on a variety of legal and IP tasks and projects, including contracts (i.e. confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, simple consultancy agreements etc.) get introduced to providing legal advice, contract management, archiving etc. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to make a real difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Providing support for the Legal & IP team
- Help out with the review and negotiation of (low risk) contracts.
- Contract management, archiving, signing etc.
- Template updates
Professional & Personal Qualifications
We seek a colleague who is driven by purpose and motivated to contribute to a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing science to life. Ideally, you bring the following competencies and skills:
- You are enrolled in a legal education (university level) and have completed at least the first 4 semesters.
- You are motivated to learn and be challenged both as a lawyer and as an individual.
- You like working with people.
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment, where focus and priorities can change quickly.
- Proficiency in English at a professional level, both written and spoken.
The working hours are 10-20 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate studies and exams.
Curious for more?
If you are curious to know more about the position, please contact Lasse Juul Jakobsen, Head of Legal, on e-mail: LLJ@bii.dk
To apply, please send your CV, and academic certificates by clicking on the “Apply now” button. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible and no later than March 27th 2026.
You can expect to hear from us after the application deadline, once the hiring team has reviewed all applications. We expect the interview process consisting of two interviews to take place during April, and the estimated start date to be in May, 2026..
Working at BII
At BII we offer a purpose-driven community where science and innovation create meaningful change and impact in society. BII’s entrepreneurial environment is shaped and nurtured every day by our employees, start-ups, and everyone who joins us in bringing science to life. This role offers a unique opportunity to join Europe’s largest innovation and incubation initiative within life sciences and deep tech.
At BII, we value diversity, inclusion, and well-being at the core of our operations, believing that the best ideas emerge when diverse perspectives unite. Join us to work alongside passionate changemakers in a dynamic, supportive environment where you can grow, shape the future of life sciences, and make a meaningful impact.
Located in the heart of Copenhagen, our offices provide an inspiring setting for collaboration and innovation. You can find us at Ole Maaløes Vej 3, 2200 Copenhagen N.
See our open positions at BII on our career page or on LinkedIn.
