Legal Counsel – Commercial, Contract & Procurement Law

GAF Geospatial GmbH (GAF), an e-GEOS S.p.A. (Telespazio S.p.A./ASI) company, is a globally active provider of cross-platform geoinformation solutions and innovative Earth Observation applications. In addition to receiving and procuring satellite-based earth observation data, GAF holds a leading position in the areas of data processing and geo-consulting due to its 40 years of expertise. With an international and interdisciplinary team of experts, GAF sets standards for geospatial consulting, cloud- and AI-based data analysis, and satellite-based monitoring of the environment and natural resources in Europe and around the globe.

To strengthen our legal department at our headquarters in Munich, we are seeking a committed and business-oriented

Legal Counsel – Commercial, Contract & Procurement Law

In this role, you will provide legal advice to management and specialist departments, support contract negotiations and procurement-related matters, and contribute to the further development of legal templates, internal processes, and compliance-related standards.

Your responsibilities:

  • Negotiate and draft contracts in German and English, assess legal risks, and provide practical solutions in commercial and procurement matters
  • Advise management and business teams on day to day legal questions and prepare clear legal assessments to support decision making
  • Serve as a key legal contact for internal stakeholders in national and international business activities
  • Develop and maintain contract templates, legal standards, and internal legal processes to ensure consistency and efficiency
  • Coordinate external legal advisors and translate their input into actionable guidance for the business
  • Support compliance and governance by integrating regulatory developments and internal guidelines into business processes

Your profile:

  • Completed legal degree, ideally with First or Second State Examination, or a degree in commercial law
  • First relevant professional experience in the legal department of an international company or in a business law firm is an advantage
  • Well-qualified early-career candidates with a strong interest in in-house legal work are also welcome
  • Good knowledge of contract law, commercial law, and ideally public procurement law
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to present complex legal matters in a clear and understandable way
  • High level of professionalism, reliability, and sound legal judgment
  • Fluency in spoken and written German and English (min. level C1, CEFR)
  • Structured and independent working style, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a dynamic environment
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills in an interdisciplinary and international setting

Desirable background:

  • Experience with public procurement law or regulated tender environments
  • Exposure to intellectual property topics or compliance-related matters
  • Experience in an international, project-based, or technology-driven business environment
  • Additional language skills, especially French, Italian and/or Spanish

What we offer:

  • A responsible and varied in-house legal role in an international working environment
  • Close cooperation with management and specialist departments across the business
  • The opportunity to develop further in a broad commercial and procurement-focused legal role
  • Comprehensive onboarding and structured induction
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • A respectful, friendly, and modern working environment with a leadership style based on trust
  • Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home within the framework of our regulations
  • Workation: temporary work from abroad depending on individual and legal requirements
  • An attractive Munich location with excellent public transport connections and strong outdoor and leisure options nearby
  • A range of additional benefits, e.g., public transport contribution (job ticket), company pension scheme (optional), travel health insurance (worldwide), occupational health management and more

Further information:

  • Place of work: Headquarters in Munich
  • Full-time position (40 hours per week)
  • Permanent position, available to start as soon as possible

Send your application

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Contact:

Recruiting-Team
recruiting@gaf.de
phone: +49 89 12 15 28 0
Arnulfstr. 199 • 80634 Munich• https://www.gaf.de

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