København, Region Hovedstaden, Danmark
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Student Assistant, Legal & Compliance
Do you want to combine your studies with a part-time job in the legal department of a leading global company within the maritime industry? Then the role as Student Assistant at Svitzer 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.
Who we are
Svitzer is a leading global towage operator with 4,500 colleagues and 510 tugboats across 35+ countries. We provide sustainable marine services that make ports and terminals safer, more efficient, and more climate friendly. We also innovate. To learn more, watch our short introduction video (1 min 55 sec): youtube.com/watch?v=IPdhKsJu3fk&themeRefresh=1
We offer
At Svitzer Headquarters, we work in a lean, flat structure where you will regularly interact with senior stakeholders. We lead with care, prioritize learning, and provide space for you to shape your role and contribute meaningfully to Svitzer’s success.
We offer a truly international environment with a professional, engaged, and ambitious atmosphere, while maintaining a relaxed and inclusive culture where diversity is valued. Working hours are flexible, especially around examination periods, and we expect the role to be 15–20 hours per week.
In addition, we offer a great canteen, good coffee, fruit, a fitness area, occasional social events, massage options, and other perks. Most importantly, you will join a team of professional, supportive, and approachable colleagues.
Key responsibilities
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, we would highly appreciate that you thrive with collaborating and creating relationships, and that you are independent and proactive.
In addition, specifically we will look for:
Working hours are flexible, we expect you to be able to work 15-20 hours per week. We are flexible in relation to your lectures and exams. Work-related travel may occur.
Join us
If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, please click on the “Apply now” button and apply via our WorkDay platform – we hope to see your CV and a motivational letter in English. Please exclude information about age, gender, religion or other factors not directly related to the role. Photo is not required.
Applications outside our recruitment platform, will not be taken into consideration.
Deadline
26 October 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and therefore we would welcome your CV and application as soon as possible.
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, nikolaj.jordansen@svitzer.com
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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