Stellenangebot: Legal Counsel – Commercial, Contract & Procurement Law bei GAF Geospatial GmbH

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