Michael V.
Claim Manager
Experience
Apr 2025 - Sep 2025
6 monthsClaim Manager
Telekom
- Supported a VS project as Claim Manager: preparing claims, analysis, coordination, and negotiation with the client.
- Double-digit million project.
Mar 2025 - Present
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Claas Landmaschinen
- Part of the project team “Building Governance and Regulatory Review for Autonomous Driving of Agricultural Machinery” with a special focus on data protection and the EU AI Act.
Mar 2025 - Sep 2025
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REWAG
- Built an ICS on a part-time basis according to IDW PS 982 standards, implementing process guidelines and process documentation for risk management.
Jan 2025 - Apr 2025
4 monthsTPL
Umweltbank
- Supported the HR department as TPL in the introduction of DORA, ensuring compliance with MA RISK, MA COMP, and works council requirements.
Nov 2024 - Present
10 monthsExternal DPO / Consultant
Tomorrow Bank
- Supported various compliance issues.
- External DPO.
- Risk management in the context of TOM, with a focus on MaRisk, especially emergency management.
- Compliance in relation to MaComp and ICS according to BaFin.
May 2023 - Oct 2024
1 year 6 monthsCompliance Consultant
Thyssen Krupp
- Compliance consulting during the Workday implementation.
- Support in data protection and collective labor law.
- Coordination of reports with the works council.
- ESG topics related to the employee welfare program, especially working conditions and health and safety programs.
- Preparing management reports.
Mar 2023 - Aug 2023
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Union Invest
- Support for IT on legal issues around the 365 migration.
- Reviewing contracts.
- Risk management, MaRisk, especially emergency planning.
Jan 2023 - Jan 2025
2 years 1 monthConsultant
EON
- Consulting on redesigning the website in line with the BFSG guideline, taking into account WCAG 2.2 A and AA conformance guidelines.
- Reviewing consent contracts for door-to-door and regional sales, EnWG, and implementing BNetzA's guidance on the collection process in sales channels.
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
2 yearsProject Manager
Allianz AG
- Checking the TIA (Transfer Impact Assessment) implementation as project manager for all unit contracts.
- Reviewing insurance contracts for financial compliance.
Jan 2022 - Present
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Fra Alliance GmbH
- Various contract and compliance matters, ongoing assignment.
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
1 yearFrankfurt, Germany
Consultant
Bethmann Bank
- Various compliance topics on AML.
- Drafting various DPIAs.
- Data protection, especially banking law retention periods.
- MaRisk for technical and organizational measures (TOM).
- Compliance review regarding supervision under the KWG with InstitutsVergV.
Mar 2021 - Sep 2021
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Giesecke & Devrient
- Reviewing various contracts.
- Drafting company policies and coordinating with the legal team.
Jan 2021 - Dec 2024
4 yearsConsultant
Accenture Deutschland
- Advising the Accenture group worldwide on various compliance issues, especially checking the legality of project implementations.
- Reviewing Workday implementations, including advising the works council.
- Reviewing various managed service agreements, conducting data protection checks, and handling copyright issues.
- IT contract law, EU AI Act.
- Developing guidelines for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
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Debeka Krankenversicherung (PKV)
- Building an ICS audit system for implementations according to BaFin requirements, considering section 203 of the German Criminal Code.
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022
3 yearsBerlin, Germany
External legal counsel
IT Unternehmen Berlin, KI
- External legal counsel.
- Reviewing and drafting license agreements for sales to corporations.
- Negotiating the contracts.
- Providing support on labor law issues.
- Copyright law.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
2 yearsMunich, Germany
Project Manager for Compliance
SWM (Stadtwerke München)
- Project management for compliance, especially for building 560 deletion concepts across all 11 areas.
- Quality assurance and contract review.
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
2 yearsCologne, Germany
External Legal Counsel, Interim Legal
IT company in Cologne
- External legal counsel, interim legal for a software company and its associated agency.
- Taking over all legal advisory services.
- Support in negotiations with clients.
- Reviewing contracts.
- Representation in labor law cases.
- Trademark checks.
- Establishing corporate compliance.
Aug 2017 - Apr 2019
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Lufthansa Cargo
- Supporting the setup of compliance and reviewing contracts (MSA and AVV) across all business areas (update to the GDPR).
- Additionally: coordinating with the works council / reviewing company agreements.
- Reviewing employment contracts with the HR department.
Jan 2017 - Mar 2023
6 years 3 monthsHoboken, United States
External Legal Counsel / Compliance Representative
Wiley Publishing House
- External legal counsel for all IP-related matters.
- Reviewing various contracts with an international focus, especially licensing agreements.
- Reviewing contracts with the bank for capital increases.
- M&A support, due diligence.
- Various contract reviews in labor and tenancy law.
- Compliance representative for Austria, Switzerland, and Germany.
Jan 2016 - Present
9 years 8 monthsExternal Legal Counsel, Interim Legal
Around 20 companies
- Collaboration with my team.
- Areas: labor law, industrial property law, trademark law, copyright law, contract law, IT law, compliance, EU AI Act.
Apr 2008 - Sep 2016
8 years 6 monthsFrankfurt, Germany
Executive Management / In-house Counsel
MVB GmbH
- Focus areas: IT contract law, labor law, media law, copyright law, data protection law, compliance.
Apr 2007 - Mar 2008
1 yearGütersloh, Germany
In-house Counsel in Research
Empolis GmbH, Bertelsmann Arvato
- Focus areas: labor law, contract law, copyright law.
Jul 2001 - Feb 2007
5 years 8 monthsFrankfurt, Germany
Managing Director
Legios GmbH
- Focus area: online media.
Jan 1999 - Jun 2001
2 years 6 monthsCologne, Germany
In-house Counsel / Department Head
Wolters Kluwer Deutschland
- Focus areas: contract law, media law, copyright law.
Jan 1998 - Present
27 years 8 monthsAttorney at Law
Advokat Pro
- Attorney at law with 2 employed colleagues.
- Focus areas: external legal department, interim legal services for companies, contract law, labor law, copyright law, data protection law, compliance, industrial property rights, EU Data Act, EU AI Act, ESG.
Jan 1998 - Dec 1999
2 yearsDüsseldorf, Germany
In-house Counsel
Data Becker
- Focus areas: contract law, IT law, media law, copyright law, trademark law.
Jan 1992 - Dec 1997
6 years Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet
MAC IT
- Company for information management, consulting, and training of companies in IT software projects and implementation of standard software.
Summary
I am a seasoned Claim Manager and legal expert with a strong background in compliance, risk management, and contract review across industries like telecommunications, banking, IT, and media. Over the years, I have supported major projects, built internal control systems, and advised on regulatory topics including data protection, the EU AI Act, and ESG, always focusing on practical solutions.
I bring solid experience in negotiations, dispute resolution, and legal advisory from small to multi-million euro projects. I consistently deliver reliable results, combining legal expertise with project management skills to ensure clarity and compliance in complex environments.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 1992 - Jun 1997
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Second State Law Exam · Law · Mannheim, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Prince2 Certified
Scrum Master
TÜV Certified ISMS Manager
TÜV
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