Stellenbeschreibung
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
