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Legal Counsel - m/f/d (R-18794)

DnbFrankfurt - Germany10h ago

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The Legal Counsel provides full-service commercial legal support for Dun & Bradstreet’s business across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, reporting directly to the Head of Corporate Legal Affairs (DACH).

Key Responsibilities:

Provide full commercial legal support to D&B entities in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Partner with Sales to structure, negotiate, and draft commercial customer agreements and support business initiatives affecting contract management and compliance.

Manage and advise on cross‑border commercial deals, including deal structuring and execution.

Support Procurement by preparing templates and negotiating/drafting vendor and supplier agreements.

Negotiate and document contracts with licensors and distribution partners, including data purchasing and data quality/compliance matters.

Contribute to cross-functional strategic initiatives (product development, data innovation, technology improvements, global customer arrangements).

Lead improvements of standard contract templates/processes and ensure alignment with corporate legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with the corporate legal team to ensure contracts align with internal policies, legal standards, and business objectives.

Partner with Global Compliance & Ethics to ensure adherence to local/regional laws and internal procedures.

Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise leadership on required actions.

Coordinate with global in‑house counsel and external local counsel when specialized support is needed.

Provide legal guidance for product development, governance processes, and template/framework updates.

Support claims and litigation matters in coordination with the global Litigation & Employment team.

Essential Requirements:

Master’s degree in law from a German or Swiss university (First German State Examination).

Strong academic background, including proven legal drafting and stakeholder management skills.

Fluent in German; fluent or advanced English required.

3+ years of commercial legal experience (financial services, in‑house counsel, or law firm).

Solid knowledge of contract law, IP licensing, commercial contracting, and data/analytics business models.

Familiarity with local data protection and privacy regulations; interest or experience in legal AI is a plus.

Strong communication, analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills; high integrity; ability to work independently and in global teams; proficient in Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint.

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