Legal Counsel (m/f/d) Fixed-Term (11 months)

Danfoss; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and training

Flexible work arrangements

Inclusive work environment

Annual bonus

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Legal Counsel to enable confident business decisions while protecting the company in a dynamic, international environment. This fixed-term role (~11 months parental leave cover) is primarily based near Nuremberg, with flexibility on location as the team is largely in Nuremberg.

You will manage contracts, mitigate risks, and resolve disputes, embedding practical legal thinking across functions and countries from day one.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified lawyer with ability to work independently on legal matters in a business context.
• Strong experience in commercial law and contract negotiation.
• Professional fluency in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Advise stakeholders on legal matters to enable sound, risk-aware business decisions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts in German and English to protect and strengthen business relationships.
• Translate complex legal questions into clear recommendations to support strategic decisions.
• Support claims and dispute resolution processes to safeguard company interests and minimize risk.
• Develop templates, policies, and trainings to build legal awareness and consistency across teams.

Skills

Lawyer qualifications

Commercial law

Contract negotiation

German and English fluency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

As a Legal Counsel at Danfoss, you will enable confident business decisions while protecting our company in a dynamic, international environment. In this

The Impact You'll Make

As a Legal Counsel at Danfoss, you will enable confident business decisions while protecting our company in a dynamic, international environment. In this fixed-term role (~11 months parental leave cover), you will step into a crucial position, ensuring continuity and stability across key legal topics. We are flexible about location but you need to know that rest of the team is located in Nuremberg, so this would be our priority.

You will directly shape how we manage contracts, mitigate risks, and resolve disputes, supporting sustainable growth and strong partnerships. Your advice will help teams move forward with clarity and confidence.

Working closely with colleagues across functions and countries, you will embed practical legal thinking into everyday business, making a real impact from day one.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advise stakeholders on legal matters to enable sound, risk-aware business decisions
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts in German and English to protect and strengthen business relationships
• Translate complex legal questions into clear recommendations to support strategic decisions
• Support claims and dispute resolution processes to safeguard company interests and minimize risk
• Develop templates, policies, and trainings to build legal awareness and consistency across teams

What We're Looking For

• Fully qualified lawyer with the ability to work independently on legal matters in a business context
• Strong experience in commercial law and contract negotiation
• Ability to simplify legal complexity into clear, practical guidance
• Professional fluency in German and English
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build trust across teams and cultures

What You'll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• 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.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• 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.

For more information you can reach out to Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Imke Never ([phone]).

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.