Legal Counsel - Employment Law Leaning (Mat Cover)

About Pleo Messy spend management is tricky business. And tedious processes are a lose-lose situation for all involved, not just finance. At Pleo, we're changing that. We build spend solutions that make managing money seamless, empowering, and surprisingly effective for finance teams and employees alike - with a vision to help all businesses ‘go beyond’. The word ‘Pleo’ actually means ‘more than you’d expect’, and living by that mantra has been the secret to our success over the last 10 years. Now, we’re at a pivotal moment in our journey; every move we make has a direct impact on our 40,000+ customers, our business, and our collective success. We need people who take pride in uncovering customer needs, who turn complex problems into simple solutions, challenge the way things are done (respectfully), and always aim high. With great ambitions driving us forward, we can’t say we’ve got this whole thing figured out. And frankly, that’s half the fun! What we can say is that we’re a driven, progressive, and, importantly, a kind bunch of 850+ people from over 100 nationalities, all committed to delivering the future of business spending, together.

We're looking for an interim In-house Legal Counsel to join our Legal team at Pleo in Copenhagen, Denmark. In this role, you'll serve as a trusted legal advisor across the business, protecting our interests and enabling growth as we scale our fintech platform. If you're excited about working at the intersection of legal strategy and operational excellence, and are passionate about building a compliant, well-governed fintech company, then this is the opportunity for you! Please note that the role is a parental leave cover and therefore fixed-term until 30 September 2027. Who you’ll be working with and reporting to You'll report to one of our Associate Director, Legal and work closely with teams in People, Fraud, Finance, Product, Compliance and Operations. Our legal team is highly collaborative and dedicated to managing legal risk while enabling business velocity. What you’ll be doing As an In-house Legal Counsel, you will: Serve as the primary point of contact for business queries across all departments, providing timely, practical legal guidance on day-to-day operational matters. Support our People team on employment law, workplace policies, and labor compliance, including contract reviews, policy drafting, and regulatory adherence across multiple jurisdictions. Corporate administration by drafting, reviewing, and amending internal policies, procedures, and standardised legal templates that the business can use efficiently. Assist managing fraud and compliance escalations by conducting liability assessments, performing compliance checks, and providing risk mitigation advice to protect the business. Assist with customer disputes and regulatory engagement with the UK Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), supporting escalations, preparing responses, and helping to ensure we meet all regulatory deadlines and requirements. What you bring You'll thrive in this role if you have: A Cand.Jur or equivalent legal qualification recognised in Denmark. 2-5 years of legal experience – ideally in fintech, financial services, or a fast-growing scale-up environment where you've handled a broad range of matters. Knowledge about employment law and HR compliance – you understand the nuances of employment contracts, workplace policies, and labor law across multiple jurisdictions. Strong vendor and contract management skills – you can review, negotiate, and draft commercial agreements efficiently. Excellent communication skills – you can translate complex legal concepts into practical business advice for non-legal stakeholders. A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset – you see problems as opportunities and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience with compliance and risk management in a regulated industry is a plus as well as