(Senior) Legal Counsel (m/f/d)

Mission Brief 

As a (Senior) Legal Counsel at Isar Aerospace, you will work in the Legal & Regulatory department, collaborating with the Director Legal & Regulatory and the in-house legal team of Isar Aerospace and providing legal advice in a wide range of business areas, including corporate governance, commercial transactions, compliance, and contract management. You will furthermore work closely with various departments such as finance, commercial, technical, business development, corporate, and supply chain, helping to manage legal risks and ensure legal compliance across all company operations. 

Your Role in Our Space Mission 

• Provide support in daily legal operations and legal advice  on a wide range of legal issues (related to commercial and supply chain contracts, compliance, data protection, intellectual property rights and contract management), preferably with a strong focus on corporate law and corporate governance 
• Provide legal support to internal stakeholders, including in the procurement and technical departments, on a range of matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations 
• Support corporate transactions, restructurings, and other strategic projects 
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, relevant for the company’s activities, keeping the company informed of potential legal implications 
• Draft and review legal documents and carry out legal research to support various aspects of the company's operations 
• Assist in improving processes and policies for Isar Aerospace as the company grows 
• Support cross-functional teams with legal input in a solution-oriented and business-focused manner 
• Contribute to and support compliance programs 
• Create awareness, presentations and documents for other departments to standardize processes and increase knowledge of legal issues/go’s and no go’s 

Qualification Checklist 

• A full graduate degree in Law, preferably from a German university or within the German-speaking community 
• At least 4-5 years of practical experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal department; additional experience is a plus 
• Capability to understand complex issues and to provide timely and practical advice and solution-oriented recommendations 
• Solid understanding and experience in corporate law; additional knowledge in German corporate law and compliance is a plus 
• Ready to constantly learn and evolve 
• Autonomous, organized, and rigorous 
• Readiness to handle multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining attention to detail 
• Strong analytic abilities along with critical thinking skills 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate both with internal stakeholders and external parties 
• Open to expand beyond your primary responsibilities to work on additional legal matters that arise from the operations in a fast-paced and dynamic international environment 
• Fluency in English and German 

Bonus Skills

• Interest in space law  

Benefits 

• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team        

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com

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Disclaimer

Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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