About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>The Impact You'll Make</b></H2> </div><div><p>As a Legal Counsel at Danfoss, you will enable confident business decisions while protecting our company in a dynamic, international environment. In this <strong>fixed-term role</strong> (~11 months <strong>parental leave cover</strong>), you will step into a crucial position, ensuring continuity and stability across key legal topics. We are looking for someone located in <strong>Nürnberg </strong>or <strong>Offenbach am Main</strong>.</p> <p><br>You will directly shape how we <strong>manage contracts, mitigate risks, and resolve disputes</strong>, supporting sustainable growth and strong partnerships. Your advice will help teams move forward with clarity and confidence.</p> <p>Working closely with colleagues across functions and countries, you will <strong>embed practical legal thinking into everyday business</strong>, making a real impact from day one.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You’ll Be Doing</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><strong>Advise stakeholders</strong> on legal matters to enable sound, risk-aware business decisions</li> <li><strong>Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts</strong> in German and English to protect and strengthen business relationships</li> <li><strong>Translate complex legal questions </strong>into clear recommendations to support strategic decisions</li> <li><strong>Support claims and dispute resolution processes</strong> to safeguard company interests and minimize risk</li> <li><strong>Develop templates, policies, and trainings</strong> to build legal awareness and consistency across teams</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What We're Looking For</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Fully qualified lawyer with the ability to work independently on legal matters in a business context</li> <li>Strong experience in commercial law and contract negotiation</li> <li>Ability to simplify legal complexity into clear, practical guidance</li> <li>Professional fluency in German and English</li> <li>Collaborative mindset with the ability to build trust across teams and cultures</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You'll Get from Us</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <ol> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.</span></li> </ol></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Ready to Make a Difference?</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p>If you’re motivated to apply your legal expertise where it truly matters, we’d love to hear from you. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply - you might be the right person for this role.</p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <hr> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.</span></p></div></div></div>