Contracts Manager (m/f/d)

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG; Bayern; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Atmosphere

Flexibility

Home office

Health

Paid time off

Team events

Parking

Job summary

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) is seeking a Contracts Manager to own the complete contract lifecycle from initiation to renewal and termination. You will negotiate with customers, suppliers, and partners and partner with internal teams to ensure compliant, business-focused contracts.

Join our international, agile team and shape contracting processes in a fast-paced space startup. Fluency in German and English, strong negotiation skills, and integrity are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Law, Law or related field.
• 2-3 years in contract management / legal operations.
• Fluency in German and English.
• Proactive, well-structured, solution-oriented with multi-priority management.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with cross-functional collaboration.
• Integrity, discretion, and handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Own complete contract lifecycle from initiation to termination.
• Lead negotiations with customers, suppliers and partners.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on contractual requirements.
• Coordinate and manage non-disclosure agreements.
• Oversee administration of the company’s insurance policies.
• Support legal processes and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

German and English fluency

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Multitasking / prioritization

Education

Degree in Business Law / Law / Business Administration with legal focus

Job description

At Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA), we have one clear goal: to create low-cost, flexible, and reliable access to space. We specialize in building small launch vehicles designed to deploy satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond. Together with you, we aim to revolutionize space services and help improve life on Earth. Sounds interesting? Then join our journey and become part of the team driving the New Space movement in Europe.

About the Team

Our international and agile team is looking for support from a motivated person as a Contracts Manager (m/f/d) , where you will play a key role in supporting the commercial success of our growing space startup . You will take ownership of the entire contract lifecycle, working closely with internal stakeholders, customers, and partners to ensure our contractual processes are efficient, compliant, and business-focused. If you enjoy combining legal expertise with commercial thinking and want to help shape processes in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Tasks

• Own and systematically manage the complete contract lifecycle, from initiation through drafting, review, negotiation, and approval through to execution, filing, monitoring, amendments, renewals and termination
• Lead contract negotiations with customers, suppliers, and strategic partners
• Act as a trusted business partner by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to understand their contractual requirements and provide practical, solution-oriented legal support.
• Coordinate and manage non-disclosure agreements
• Oversee the administration of the company´s insurance policies
• Provide operational support on a broad range of legal and contractual matters, contributing to the continuous improvement of legal processes and best practices.

Your Qualifications

• D egree in Business Law, Law, Business Administration with a legal focus, or a comparable qualification
• At least 2-3 years professional experience in contract management and legal operations, ideally within an international or technology-driven environment.
• Fluency in both German and English, written and spoken.
• A proactive, well-structured, and solution-oriented way of working with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, combined with a collaborative mindset and the confidence to work with stakeholders across all levels of the business.
• A strong sense of responsibility, integrity, discretion, and commitment when handling confidential information.

We Offer

Atmosphere: Experience life in an international & dynamic New Space start-up

Flexibility: Fit your working schedule to your needs with flexible working hours

Home Office: Full-time employees benefit from one day per week home office

Health: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with EGYM Wellpass

Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave and speacial leave days

Team Culture: Join regular company and team events

Parking: Free onsite parking for your Car & Bike

Ready to take the next step?

Join RFA and help build one of Europe’s most efficient launch systems. Work alongside 300+ colleagues from over 40 countries and take ownership from day one.

If you’re looking to grow, take responsibility, and contribute to making space more accessible, we’d love to hear from you.