Business Counsel (m/f/d) – Contract & Data Protection Law

Business Counsel (m/f/d) – Contract & Data Protection Law

Verisk Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Senior: Mid-Senior level • Full‑time • Legal • Information Services

Job Description

As part of our European Legal Team, you will work closely with various business units—both regionally and globally—and advise on strategic, operational, and regulatory matters. We combine legal excellence with a strong commercial perspective and provide guidance on topics that shape the company’s long‑term direction. You can expect a professional, international work environment where you can contribute your expertise and continue to grow.

Responsibilities

• Independently review and draft contracts for Verisk entities in Germany and Sweden.
• Advise and support business units in negotiating international agreements.
• Monitor developments in data protection law (including GDPR and DORA) and assess their implications for the company.
• Analyze and document legislative changes in German and EU data protection law.
• Contribute to the adaptation and enhancement of the global data protection framework to meet local requirements.
• Review and update local privacy policies and compliance practices.
• Support the German and Swedish Data Protection Officers in legal assessments and documentation.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified lawyer in Germany (1st and 2nd state examination).
• Admitted to practice law in Germany.
• At least 2 years of relevant post‑qualification experience in contract and data protection law, ideally within a law firm or an in‑house legal department.
• Excellent command of German and English, both written and spoken.
• Strong expertise in contract law and data protection (GDPR, DORA).
• Exceptional legal drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and document management systems.
• Highly organized, precise, and capable of working independently on complex matters.
• Business‑minded with the ability to balance legal risks and operational needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working collaboratively in international and virtual teams.

Hybrid Working

Our workplace is fully hybrid – you will be required to spend some time at the Cologne office and work remotely as needed.

About Verisk

Verisk is a global leader in analytics, providing data‑driven insights that help industries make informed decisions. With 9,000 employees worldwide, we specialise in risk assessment, underwriting, claims, and advanced analytics solutions.

Verisk Business Areas

• Underwriting Solutions – underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property insurance.
• Claims Solutions – end‑to‑end claims processing with analytics and automation tools.
• Property Estimating Solutions – software and tools for real‑estate valuation.
• Catastrophe and Risk Solutions – risk‑modeling solutions for individuals and companies.
• Specialty Business Solutions – integrated software suite for insurance and reinsurance operations.
• Marketing Solutions – data and insights to improve reach, timing, relevance, and compliance.
• Life Insurance Solutions – data‑driven core functions for life and pension insurers.
• Maplecroft – sustainability, resilience, and ESG data for institutions.

Equal Opportunities

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, age or disability.

EEO Statement

Verisk employs a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of the aforementioned characteristics.