Group Legal Counsel

DNV Germany Holding GmbH; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a pragmatic legal counsel to support its expanding digital business landscape. This unique role involves advising on a variety of legal matters, including technology law, software licensing, and cybersecurity. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, contributing to contract negotiations and shaping digital business models. The organization values a strong growth mindset and offers a supportive culture that emphasizes work/life balance and professional development. If you're passionate about legal innovation and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

6 weeks annual vacation

Health services

Competitive pension

Global profit share scheme

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience with a focus on digital innovation.
• Strong background in technology law and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal matters related to technology and cybersecurity.
• Support strategic projects and manage legal risks.

Skills

Technology law

IT contracting

Data protection

Intellectual property

Cybersecurity

Education

Master of Law

Job description

As part of Group Legal’s Digital team, you will play a key role in supporting DNV’s expanding digital business landscape.

Our team is now responsible for providing legal support not only to the business area Digital Solutions, the Veracity marketplace, Group Research and Development, and Global Shared Services, but also to DNV’s growing cybersecurity business.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of legal innovation in a global organization with a strong purpose.

You will be advising on a wide range of legal matters related to technology, software licensing, data use, intellectual property, and cybersecurity.

Your work will involve supporting strategic projects, shaping digital business models, contributing to contract negotiations, and helping manage legal risk in close collaboration with internal stakeholders across the organization.

Why DNV?

• Career and development. The possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and ambitions within DNV are extensive. We have a strong company culture with emphasis on growth mindset, competence sharing and professional and personal development.
• Work/life balance. We offer flexible working and have a focus on work/life balance for our employees.
• Supportive and caring culture. Our international culture embodies diverse colleagues who value teamwork and inclusion across business areas and borders. You may also join employee associations to establish networks through social and professional activities. Our largest society CONNECT throws after-works and informal meetings all year long for you to join.
• Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, health services, and competitive pension, insurance, in addition to a global profit share scheme.
• By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment. You will also be part of a culture where our values “we care, we share, we dare” characterize how we act towards each other, our customers and how we perform our work.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a pragmatic and business-oriented legal counsel, with no less than 5 years relevant legal experience, with a strong interest in digital innovation and emerging legal challenges.

You should have a solid legal background (master of law), preferably with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Technology law
• IT contracting
• Data protection
• Intellectual property
• or cybersecurity

International experience within any of the above areas will be considered a benefit and solid proficiency in English is a prerequisite.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, international environment
• Can communicate complex legal issues clearly and constructively
• Are proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable advising senior stakeholders
• Work well independently, but also enjoy collaborating closely with colleagues in Legal, Compliance, and business teams
• Are curious about technology and how law can enable sustainable innovation

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

If you have any questions please contact: VP & Head of Group Legal - the Digitital team, Thina Ytterhorn: [e-mail].

Please apply with a CV and cover letter written in English. We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Application deadline: 10th of May 2025 at 23.59 CET.