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Assistant Attorney for Plesner's IP Team
Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark · On-site · fulltime_permanent
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About the role
Would you like to develop your expertise in intellectual property law and help find solutions to complex legal and commercial challenges? Join Plesner's IP team, where you will work closely with experienced colleagues on both advisory matters and disputes.
We create value together
At Plesner, our IP team advises some of Denmark's leading businesses, international corporations and growth companies on complex legal matters and commercial solutions within intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyright and design rights, as well as marketing and consumer law and life sciences.
You will join a highly skilled team where we work closely together across different levels of experience and areas of expertise. We have high ambitions, value an informal working environment and believe in supporting each other to find the best possible solutions for our clients.
As an assistant attorney, you will have the opportunity to work on both advisory matters and disputes, including litigation. Our team's work includes:
- handling disputes and litigation, particularly within intellectual property, marketing and consumer law
- advising on life sciences, marketing and consumer law, including regulatory matters and compliance
- drafting complex IP agreements
- assisting with investigations and assessments of intellectual property, marketing and consumer law, and life sciences matters in connection with M&A transactions.
You will be given responsibility early on and work on complex mattersin close collaboration with experienced colleagues and partners.
About you
We are looking for a recent law graduate or an assistant attorney with 1–2 years of experience. What matters most is your intellectual curiosity, commitment and motivation to develop your expertise within our practice areas.
You have a strong academic background, an analytical mindset and a thorough approach to your work. You enjoy tackling complex legal challenges, take initiative and are motivated by learning from and collaborating with highly skilled colleagues.
You communicate clearly and precisely in both Danish and English and are curious about how new technologies, including AI, can support and enhance your legal work.
Your learning and development
At Plesner, you will be given responsibility from day one, with experienced colleagues to guide and support you. You will become part of an environment where professional guidance, knowledge sharing and close collaboration across all levels are part of everyday life.
We see your time as an assistant attorney as an opportunity to learn and grow. As your skills develop, you will gradually take on more complex assignments and build your capabilities as a legal advisor.
You will be assigned a talent developer who will support your professional and personal development throughout your time as an assistant attorney. You will also have access to a wide range of courses and learning opportunities and participate in the mandatory training programme offered by the Danish Bar and Law Society.
Flexibility, professional excellence and teamwork
At Plesner, we offer:
- competitive salary and attractive terms of employment
- a working environment combining high professional ambitions, strong team spirit and an informal atmosphere
- continuous training and support throughout your time as an assistant attorney
- excellent opportunities to build and expand your professional network
- a wide range of social and sports activities, including running, yoga and padel.
Learn more about life as an assistant attorney at Plesner on our career page.
We look forward to hearing from you
We review applications on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application, CV, academic transcripts and any other relevant documents as soon as possible.
If you would like to know more about the position or Plesner, please feel free to contact HR Manager Marlene Tang at +45 33 12 11 33.
A leading law firm focused on relationships and development
Plesner is one of Denmark's largest independent law firms, with more than 600 colleagues. Relationships, trust and legal expertise are at the heart of everything we do. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and personal development.
Our strong international network enables us to provide legal advice across borders, while our history of more than 100 years reflects our longstanding commitment to legal excellence.
Learn more about our culture and what it is like to work at Plesner on our career page.