SIGBJØRN EDØY
Associate Lawyer | Oslo
LABOR LAW | CORPORATE LAW
About Sigbjørn Edøy
Sigbjørn practices general business law with a specialization in labor law. He also provides assistance on related issues in corporate law, tax law, and contract law.
Sigbjørn came to Magnus Legal after graduating from the University of Tromsø in the spring of 2023, where he wrote his master's thesis on termination due to workplace harassment. He also completed part of his education at Vrije Universiteit in Brussels.
Languages: Norwegian and English.
Phone: +47 902 87 570

CURRICULUM VITAE
Education and Expertise
- 2023 - Current date: Associate lawyer at Magnus Legal Law Firm AS.
- 2021: Internship at the Municipal Attorney's Office in Narvik.
- 2022: Trainee at Sands Law Firm AS.
- 2018 - 2023: Master of Laws at the University of Tromsø.
- 2022 (Fall): Vrije Universiteit – Brussels – Exchange program.
BLOG
Blog posts by Sigbjørn
Sigbjørn Edøy - Associate Lawyer7. October 2025 4 min read
Requirements for dismissal due to inadequate work performance
In Norway, dismissing an employee due to poor work performance can be particularly challenging for employers. The Norwegian ...
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Sigbjørn Edøy - Associate Lawyer29. April 2025 4 min read
What is the Norwegian Mandatory Occupational Pension Scheme?
In Norway, employers have a legal responsibility to contribute to their employees' retirement savings through the Mandatory ...
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Sigbjørn Edøy - Associate Lawyer26. March 2025 4 min read
Rules for temporary layoffs - What employers need to know
Temporary layoffs can be a challenging situation for both employers and employees. When your business faces temporary ...
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