Senior Legal Counsel, Aerospace & Space Tech

ATMOS Space Cargo GmbH; Illkirch-Graffenstaden; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ATMOS Space Cargo GmbH is seeking a Legal Counsel (m/f/d) to support corporate governance, commercial contracts, compliance, employment law and internal legal advisory in a fast-moving aerospace environment. You will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to provide pragmatic, business-oriented guidance.

The role is hands-on and requires experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements, coordinating external counsel, and ensuring regulatory compliance across EU

Qualifications

• Law degree and admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction (EU preferred).
• Experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate governance and entity management including board resolutions and records.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (supplier, customer, partnerships, services).
• Advise leadership on legal risks related to business decisions and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate regulatory and compliance topics (data protection, export controls, anti-bribery).
• Develop scalable legal processes, templates, playbooks, and contract management standards.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Cross-border governance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Law degree, bar admission

Job description

ATMOS Space Cargo GmbH is seeking a Legal Counsel (m/f/d) to support corporate governance, commercial contracts, compliance, employment law and internal legal advisory in a fast-moving aerospace environment. You will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to provide pragmatic, business-oriented guidance.

The role is hands-on and requires experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements, coordinating external counsel, and ensuring regulatory compliance across EU