Legal Counsel

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Group functions

Group functions in DNV are experts on finance and accounting, human resources, communication and sustainability, legal, tax and compliance – providing company-wide support, governance and strategic projects. Group also includes our strategic Research and Development unit, which provides science-based insights and foresight to tackle transformations and challenges across the industries we serve.

About the role

Imagine being positioned in a globally influential role, providing expert legal advice across the world. As a Legal Counsel in DNV Group Compliance, you have the unique opportunity to shape global compliance strategies, deliver impactful legal advice, and be an integral part of an international team that reaches every major part of the globe. This position offers a gateway to engaging with diverse business areas, influencing international compliance standards, and contributing to a company renowned for its commitment to safeguarding life, property, and the environment.

DNV Group Compliance’s purpose is to maintain and develop DNV’s Group-wide compliance management system with focus areas on anti-corruption, anti-trust, export control & sanctions, personal data protection, and supply chain law. We prove advisory and legal services and add value to and improve DNV’s operations, as well as promoting integrity and ethical business conduct across the organization.

Group Compliance works globally, with tree members based in Norway (Høvik/Oslo) and three members based in Germany (Hamburg). We meet on a regular basis to ensure close collaboration. We are headed by the Group Compliance Officer located in Hamburg. The Group Compliance Officer reports directly to the Board of Directors (Audit Committee) and the Group CEO on Group Compliance program, developments and compliance incidents.

As we are further growing in our Group Compliance unit, we are searching for a Legal Counsel, to join our team. We are looking for a curious and self-driven candidate with experience in Compliance topics as well as project management skills to join our team. The position is based in Norway.

Area of responsibility for the position:

• Legal advice under the scope of Group Compliance with an emphasis on export control law/ sanctions.
• Handle compliance cases related to all topics in Group Compliance in alignment with other internal units, coordination of investigations.
• Drive awareness through communication measures incl. global training initiatives like organizing classroom trainings, participate in global compliance networks to keep awareness on a high level and facilitate interaction with the business areas.
• Participate in developing Group-wide instructions and guidelines.
• Collaborate with other internal units to develop and implement elements of the sustainability strategy aligned with the company's values and goals, advise on sustainability reporting and disclosure obligations.

What we offer

• Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, subsidised canteen, competitive pension, insurance, and parental leave agreement, in addition to a global profit share scheme.
• Work/life balance. We offer flexible working hours, with 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. We offer opportunities for our employees to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, throws after-works and informal meetings all year long for you to join.
• Career and development. DNV offers extensive possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and career ambitions. We have a strong company culture with emphasis on growth mindset, knowledge sharing, and professional and personal development.
• By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment. Our values “we care, we share, we dare” characterize how we work and behave towards each other and our customers.
• Our Høvik office is in beautiful surroundings by the sea and can offer access to sailboats, kayaks, tennis courts etc. We have more than 30 activity groups for you to join, as well as gym facilities and a kindergarten located on our premises. It is also worth noting that we offer free parking and shuttle buses to and from Skøyen, Lysaker and Sandvika.

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.

About you

To thrive and succeed in the role, we believe the right candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Master of Law degree (Master i rettsvitenskap) or equivalent with solid academic credentials
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in compliance and/or export control law
• Professional fluency in English and Norwegian
• Easily builds relationships and trust
• Has a positive and proactive attitude towards problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in teams
• Result-oriented with the ability to inspire people
• Willingness to travel

For further information, please contact: Gesa Heinacher-Lindemann, Group Compliance Officer, +49 173 217 6339.

We look forward to hearing from you!