Senior IP Counsel – Global Innovation & Strategy

Volvo Group; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Group IP in Gothenburg, Sweden seeks a Senior Legal Counsel – Intellectual Property to join our IP Legal Team. You will safeguard Volvo Group’s IP assets and provide strategic counsel across patents, trademarks and designs, supporting partnerships and complex technology negotiations.

Bring 7+ years in IP with an emphasis on enforcement/defense, licensing and risk management, plus outstanding English communications.

Qualifications

• Master of Laws or equivalent legal qualification.
• 7+ years' IP experience (in-house and/or private practice).
• Expertise across patents, trademarks and designs.
• Experience leading complex IP disputes or high-stakes negotiations.
• Strong business acumen and communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Innovation and technology – advise on IP matters for new tech and product development.
• IP risk management – assess risks, freedom-to-operate and disputes.
• Commercial agreements – provide IP input in technology collaborations and licensing.
• Litigation and enforcement – support IP disputes and enforcement globally.
• IP awareness – collaborate with colleagues to integrate IP considerations.
• Continuous improvements – strengthen IP processes and value capture.

Skills

IP Strategy

Patent Law

Trademark & Design

Contract Negotiation

Enforcement & Defense

Global Stakeholder Management

English Communications

Education

Master of Laws

Job description

Volvo Group IP in Gothenburg, Sweden seeks a Senior Legal Counsel – Intellectual Property to join our IP Legal Team. You will safeguard Volvo Group’s IP assets and provide strategic counsel across patents, trademarks and designs, supporting partnerships and complex technology negotiations.

Bring 7+ years in IP with an emphasis on enforcement/defense, licensing and risk management, plus outstanding English communications.