Legal Counsel; Germany

Legal Counsel; Germany Role highlights: - Job title: Legal Counsel, Germany - Location: Berlin, Germany - Department: Legal - Reports to: Associate General Counsel - Employment type: Permanent - Workplace model: Remote / Hybrid - Remote-first with ability to attend office as required - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) Why this role matters: As Legal Counsel, you will be a key member of the Legal team, partnering closely with business stakeholders across ICEYE’s Mission, Data, Solutions, and Supply Chain functions. You will advise on a wide range of international commercial matters, supporting complex transactions and helping scale ICEYE’s operations in Germany and globally, while also contributing to legal and regulatory workstreams. Who We Are ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth. ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system. ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future. Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Your day-to-day responsibilities - Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating international commercial agreements across Mission, Data, Solutions, and Supply Chain. - Supporting bids, tenders, and strategic transactions. - Advising on legal risks and contract strategy across jurisdictions. - Assisting with corporate and regulatory matters in Germany. - Providing legal guidance to internal stakeholders. - Developing legal processes, templates, and policies. - Supporting compliance initiatives and training. - Managing certain external counsel relationships. What we’re looking for Must haves: - Qualified lawyer in Germany (or equivalent with strong German law expertise). - 5–8 years’ PQE with private practice and in-house experience. - Strong cross-border commercial contracting experience. - Understanding of German corporate and regulatory law. - Fluency in German and English. - Strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder skills. - Ability to work in a fast-paced international environment. - Commercially pragmatic mindset. - Interest in technology, space, data, or defence sectors is desirable. - Government/defence experience is a plus. Application Process - Screening with the ICEYE Talent Team - Hiring Manager Interview - 2nd Stage Interview - Final Interview Working at ICEYE At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win. How We Work (Our Values) Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way. - Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions. - See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others. - Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad qu ... (truncated, view full listing at source)