Senior IP Consultant Shape the Future of Off-Highway Innovation

In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted IP advisor—translating technology and business strategy into a robust IP portfolio. Your responsibilities will span:

• IP Protection – Identifying and securing patents, trade secrets, and other rights
• IP Portfolio Management – Optimizing the value and relevance of our assets
• Freedom-to-Operate – Assessing risks and enabling safe innovation
• IP Enforcement – Safeguarding Danfoss’ rights globally
• Collaborating closely with R&D, business leaders, and external patent attorneys across regions, especially in Germany, the US, and China

This role combines deep technical insight with legal acumen and business understanding. You’ll need to see the fine details in complex inventions, while also stepping back to understand the broader strategic context.

Your Background

We’re looking for a seasoned IP professional who thrives at the intersection of technology, law, language, and business.

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Physics
• 10+ years of experience in IP, preferably including time as a patent attorney
• A strong understanding of European patent law; qualification as a European Patent Attorney (or working towards it) is a plus
• Experience working in international and multicultural environments
• Excellent English communication skills — written and spoken

We value candidates who are :

• Analytical, detail-oriented, and structured
• Proactive, curious, and passionate about innovation
• Skilled at communicating with both engineers and executives

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Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment :

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Possibility to work remotely
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.