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
Contact:
Recruiting-Team
[email protected]
phone: +49 89 12 15 28 0
Arnulfstr. 199 • 80634 Munich• https://www.gaf.de
